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Star-spangled : the story of a flag, a battle, and the American anthem

Author

Tim Grove

Call Number

  • J 973.52 GROV (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020.

Physical Description

viii, 165 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 22 cm

Summary

"Complemented by historical artwork and photos, an account of the lesser-known history of America's national anthem describes the American flag's design, the important contributions of free black soldiers during the War of 1812, and the intense battle that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem." --

Contents

  • A sitting duck
  • A suitable ensign, 1813
  • American prizes
  • The great bandit
  • Under a flag of truce
  • A plan of action
  • No love for Americans
  • North Point
  • Rockets' red glare
  • Moment of inspiration
  • Epilogue.

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