Welcome to South Carolina Talking Books Services reading list created in celebration of SC250 - South Carolina’s contribution to America's revolutionary history. From battlefields to backcountry settlements, these titles bring the Palmetto State’s rich and complex past to life for listeners of all ages. We invite you to discover the people, events, and spirit that have shaped South Carolina’s legacy.
SC250 Reading List
The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution
The Swamp Fox explores how Revolutionary War leader Francis Marion used guerrilla tactics and hidden bases to weaken British forces and help save the patriot cause.
Francis Marion and the Legend of the Swamp Fox
Francis Marion, a native of South Carolina, was one of the heroes of the American Revolution. Marion, nicknamed the Swamp Fox, was a stealthy commander, often attacking at night and capturing British supplies, weapons and supplies.
This Fierce People: The Untold Story of America's Revolutionary War in the South
This Fierce People argues that the Revolutionary War was won in the South, where fierce battles, divided loyalties, and overlooked patriots paved the way to victory at Siege of Yorktown.
The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780
The first twenty-one months of the American Revolution--which began at Lexington and ended at Princeton--was the story of a ragged group of militiamen and soldiers fighting to forge a new nation. By the winter of 1777, the exhausted Continental Army could claim only that it had barely escaped annihilation by the world's most formidable fighting force. Two years into the war, George III is as determined as ever to bring his rebellious colonies to heel. But the king's task is now far more complicated: fighting a determined enemy on the other side of the Atlantic has become ruinously expensive, and spies tell him that the French and Spanish are threatening to join forces with the Americans. Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson provides a riveting narrative covering the middle years of the Revolution. Stationed in Paris, Benjamin Franklin woos the French; in Pennsylvania, George Washington pleads with Congress to deliver the money, men, and materiel he needs to continue the fight. In New York, General William Howe, the commander of the greatest army the British have ever sent overseas, plans a new campaign against the Americans--even as he is no longer certain that he can win this searing, bloody war. The months and years that follow bring epic battles at Brandywine, Saratoga, Monmouth, and Charleston, a winter of misery at Valley Forge, and yet more appeals for sacrifice by every American committed to the struggle for freedom.
South Carolina: A History
The author presents a sweeping narrative of South Carolina with an illustrious, sometimes infamous past. He describes in very human terms the 475 years of recorded history in the Palmetto State, dispelling many myths about the state's early history.
Celia Garth: A Story of Charleston in the Revolution
Twenty-year-old Celia Garth is a dressmaker in Charleston, South Carolina, when the Revolutionary War breaks out. She sides with the patriots, helping Francis Marion by providing him with information obtained from her Tory customers.
The War in the South
A history-travel guide that helps the reader select a region and follow the course of the military action. Specific routes to battlegrounds, memorials, and homes add historical interest. This volume covers the area from Savannah to Yorktown.
The American Revolution: A Very Short Introduction
rofessor of history presents a detailed examination of the origins of conflicts between American colonies and the thriving British empire. Describes the evolution from resistance to revolt, including military actions and commanders. Discusses the newly independent states' efforts to create their governments.
The Birth of the Republic, 1763-1789
Brief history of the events which led the American colonies to declare their independence from Great Britain, the battles of the Revolutionary War, and the efforts to create a new nation.
The Revolution Remembered: Eyewitness Accounts of the War for Independence
Description of the military experiences of revolutionary war veterans drawn from the soldiers' pension applications in the National Archives. Offers details of individual battles and eighteenth-century army life in artless and uninhibited accounts. Included are spy confessions, narratives by black soldiers, and descriptions of Indian attacks.
Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty
A biography of founding father Patrick Henry, covering his role in the movement for independence both before and during the Revolutionary War. Discusses his various political positions, including his denunciation of slavery and support for the ten amendments.
Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence
An account of the American Revolutionary War, told from the perspectives of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and King George III. Describes events that took place on both sides of the conflict, landmark battles, and the brutal conditions for soldiers.