The Swamp Fox of the Revolution by Stewart H. Holbrook | 1959 Landmark Book by Random House | FIRST EDITION | Children's History Book

The 1950s Landmark series from Random House is now a classic. The Swamp Fox of the Revolution is #90 in the series. It details the exploits of Francis Marion, written by Stewart H. Holbrook. and illustrated by Ernest Richardson. This is a FIRST EDITION copy published in 1959. 

According to this review on Exodus Books website: "The Landmark Books are a series of non-fiction books published by Random House in the fifties and early sixties. Simply put, the Landmark series is the best collection of children's histories ever written. As a jacket blurb on an old edition stated, the reasons [for the series' popularity] are obvious: good writers and important and appealing subjects from America's past."

Goodreads.com puts it this way...

"World Landmark Books are true stories from world history for young people nine to fifteen years old. These living histories were written by award-winning authors or by men and women who experienced the events first-hand. Written during the 1950's and 60's and illustrated either with two-color drawings or clear photographs, the books are informative, enjoyable, and well worth collecting and reading."

BIXLEY NOTES
• The Swamp Fox of the Revolution 
• Written by Stewart H. Hollbrook
• Illustrated by Ernest Richardson
• Part of the the Landmark Book series (#90)
• 180 page linen hardcover
• Published by Random House, 1959
• FIRST EDITION
• One-color illustrations sprinkled throughout each book
• Measures 8 1/2" x 5 3/4"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In very good condition
• Tiny bit of discoloration on the covers
• Almost no shelf wear
• Dust jacket is missing
• Inscription on the inside front page
• See photographs for more details

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