
A vivid portrait of the American Revolution unfolds through the eyes of two teenage brothers who become the Swamp Fox’s youngest scouts. Set in the tangled swamps of South Carolina, the narrative follows their daring forays into enemy territory, where they gather intelligence, outwit red‑coated British officers, and learn the harsh realities of guerrilla warfare long before they’re old enough to vote.
The story weaves personal family loyalty with the larger struggle for independence, showing how a close‑knit clan of patriots—uncles, cousins, and mentors—shape the boys’ courage and cunning. Their early missions, fraught with midnight ambushes and whispered codes, reveal both the perils and the camaraderie of life under General Francis Marion’s command, offering listeners a fresh, youthful glimpse into a pivotal chapter of history.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (330K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-01-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1848–1912
Best known for lively historical adventures and stories for young readers, this prolific American writer published under the pen name James Otis and helped shape late-19th-century children's fiction. His books often mix action, patriotism, and everyday courage in a way that still feels inviting.
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