his narrative to suspicion. Of the "Sketch" by the Hon. Judge James,
we are more secure, though, as a literary performance, it is quite
as devoid of merit as pretension. Besides, the narrative is not thorough.
It dwells somewhat too minutely upon one class of facts,
to the neglect or the exclusion of others. I have made both of these works
tributary to my own whenever this was possible.

Woodland, S.C., May 25, 1844.





The Life of Francis Marion.





Chapter 1.

Introduction -- The Huguenots in South Carolina.



The name of FRANCIS MARION is identified, in the history of South Carolina,
his parent state, with all that is pleasing and exciting in romance.
He is, par excellence, the famous partisan of that region.
While Sumter stands conspicuous for bold daring, fearless intrepidity
and always resolute behavior; while Lee takes eminent rank