Publisher's Synopsis
Freedom's Flag: The Story of Francis Scott Key is a historical biography written by Rupert Sargent Holland. The book tells the story of Francis Scott Key, the man who wrote the lyrics to the United States' national anthem, ""The Star-Spangled Banner."" The book begins by exploring Key's early life and his family's involvement in the American Revolution. It then goes on to detail Key's career as a lawyer and his involvement in the War of 1812. The most significant event in Key's life, however, was his experience during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. Key witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British and was inspired by the sight of the American flag still flying at dawn. He wrote a poem about the experience, which would eventually become the lyrics to ""The Star-Spangled Banner."" The book also delves into the history of the national anthem and its significance to American culture. It discusses how the song was officially adopted as the national anthem in 1931 and its role in American patriotism. Overall, Freedom's Flag provides an in-depth look at the life of Francis Scott Key and the creation of one of America's most beloved patriotic songs. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
