
For military history fans and people intrigued by the heroes of the American Revolutionary War, John Oller’s biogrpahy, The Swamp Fox How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution is a captivating book about a remarkable American hero. The real Francis Marion (a.k.a. “The Swamp Fox”) is a lot different than the character played by Mel Gibson in the movie The Patriot. Prior to reading the book, my perception of Marion was that he was a reckless cowboy, who thumbed his nose at military convention. That view is the opposite of the actual Francis Marion. In fact, author John Oller has done a good job presenting the life and service of a very complex and fascinating Revolutionary War hero.
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