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Book Description |
| With the Swamp Fox plunges readers into the daring guerrilla warfare of the American Revolution alongside the legendary General Francis Marion, known as the “Swamp Fox.” Through the eyes of young Tory Ladson, a boy caught between loyalty, fear, and courage, the story follows swift raids, narrow escapes, and battles fought deep within the Carolina swamps. As Ladson serves as scout and messenger for Marion’s forces, he learns the true meaning of bravery, sacrifice, and devotion to liberty. Blending fast-paced adventure with rich historical detail, James Otis brings to life the ingenuity and resilience that helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South. |
About Author |
| James Otis |
| James Otis Kaler (1848–1912), known by his pen name James Otis, was an American journalist, educator, and author of children’s adventure stories. Born in Winterport, Maine, he worked as a reporter before becoming the first superintendent of schools in South Portland. Kaler wrote over 150 books, including Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with a Circus (1877), Mr. Stubbs’s Brother, and The Boy Spies series. His stories blended history with moral lessons on courage and honesty. He died in Portland, Maine, in 1912, reportedly from a heart attack. |
