--- product_id: 41832886 title: "The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution Hardcover – October 25, 2016" brand: "john oller" price: "€ 146.01" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/41832886-the-swamp-fox-how-francis-marion-saved-the-american-revolution store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution Hardcover – October 25, 2016 **Brand:** john oller **Price:** € 146.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution Hardcover – October 25, 2016 by john oller - **How much does it cost?** € 146.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/41832886-the-swamp-fox-how-francis-marion-saved-the-american-revolution) ## Best For - john oller enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john oller brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution Hardcover – October 25, 2016 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/WEBP_402378-T2/images/I/21cqTA9upwL.jpg) ![The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution Hardcover – October 25, 2016 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/WEBP_402378-T2/images/I/51TJNkp-EYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands down, best American Revolutionary War read I have encountered thus far *by L***8 on Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2021* I was pleasantly surprised with how interesting and thoroughly researched this book is. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in American Revolutionary War history, and particularly if you wish to learn more about the extremely important, yet rarely mentioned, Southern Campaign, which directly factored into our victory over the British. I live in Swamp Fox country and have always wanted to learn more about Francis Marion, particularly separating fact from legend. Mr. Oller does a tremendous job with this and even specifically points out some of the legends and cites relevant evidence to either support or discredit each claim (all sources are correctly and meticulously cited at the back of the book). I had a hard time putting this book down, it was so well written - far from being dry, as so many books on the topic are, unfortunately. I would also like to point out that it was also very well edited, not riddled with grammatical errors like some other books I have read. There simply isn’t another thoroughly researched book out there about Francis Marion and his vital role in the Southern Campaign, and arguably, the entire War. I have always loved and admired Francis Marion and his men, but I now have a much greater appreciation for the sacrifices they made and the sheer genius infused into their unconventional techniques and efforts which successfully prevented the British from gaining ground in the South in order to aid Cornwallis after he proceeded to North Carolina. There is no doubt in my mind that had Marion and his men not fought and toiled so valiantly for so long, Cornwallis would have gained his much needed reinforcements and supplies, and we would have lost the War. I also greatly appreciate that Mr. Oller made it a point to note that the surrender at Yorktown was hardly the end of the War. Much blood was shed AFTER this surrender as the South fought to completely eradicate the stubborn British from their soil. Nearly all of the literature fails to adequately cover (if mention at all) the crucial role those in the South played in truly bringing the War to a close and sending the foes home. If you have read my review this far, I will reiterate that this a highly informative and interesting read and has become an extremely treasured book in my personal library. I do have two suggestions I hope can be passed on to the author and, more importantly, the publisher. 1) There is a section of images in the middle of the book, which directly correlate to information covered throughout the book. I found this section to be oddly out of place when I came across it between chapters (thus greatly disrupting my flow of reading and intrigue). Furthermore, the caption beneath each image was literally a repeat of what I had already read (or would later read), as to what it referred in the book. My suggestion would be to place each image in the appropriate chapter so that it is relevant and helpful at the time of reading that material. The caption would then be shortened to only identify what is in the image (rather than the long and repetitive explanation currently listed). I realize that this is rather unconventional in regards to nonfiction history books of this nature, but it would be a much better use of the images and information, in my opinion. An alternative suggestion would be to place the images at the very end of each of their respective chapters. 2) There is a very informative main map included at the beginning, but I could see someone who is not familiar with the area having to flip back to it frequently as they read. Fortunately, I live here, so there was minimal need for me to flip back to this main map as I read. I have seen in other books where the main map was printed on a detachable card on the inside of the back cover. You can then remove said map/card and use it as a bookmark, while at the same time, being able to quickly refer to the map when reading, thereby giving you a much better view of the historical places frequently referred to in the reading. It might add a bit to the cost, but surely, it would be minimal, and I, for one, would gladly pay it. I have included a few images as a preview, including the Table of Contents. You won’t be disappointed if you choose to purchase this incredible read. Thank you for reading my honest review. I did not receive any compensation for it, and I did read the book in its entirety. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not Great Writing, but Fascinating Subject. *by B***D on Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022* Often distracted by tortured syntax. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Purest Patriot *by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021* Portrait of a man who used hit and run militia warfare during the American Revolution.I was not well-versed in the history of Francis Marion. My interest piqued after the move the Patriot, which for the most part is not accurate to the real patriot. The fact that Marion used guerilla type warfare as opposed to the "typical" battles of the day drew me in, due to my love of reading Special Ops type fiction and non-fiction.Oller does a good job of moving this book along and reads like a novel at times. There are a couple of maps in the front to reference, but would have preferred more of these through the book.Finding out that South Carolina had more battles during the American Revolution than any other colony was an enlightening fact, as seems Virginia and points north get more of the attention.The conflict between the militia/volunteers that Marion helped lead, amongst themselves, those of the Continental Army and the British, may have been the more eye-opening, but not surprising, as this tends to happen in all wars, with different leadership styles, versus what your core beliefs area.Based on Oller's account, Francis Marion, was the Purest Patriot. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/41832886-the-swamp-fox-how-francis-marion-saved-the-american-revolution](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/41832886-the-swamp-fox-how-francis-marion-saved-the-american-revolution) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-11-08*