The flag, the poet, and the song : the story of the Star-Spangled Banner / Irvin Molotsky.
The flag, the poet, and the song : the story of the Star-Spangled Banner / Irvin Molotsky.
The flag, the poet, and the song : the story of the Star-Spangled Banner / Irvin Molotsky.
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Publisher
New York : Dutton, c2001.
Call Numbers
N973.52/15
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xiv, 240 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Contents
1. The Star-Spangled Baritone and the Clocker -- 2. The Widow, the Poet and the Soldiers -- 3. The Second War of Independence -- 4. Why the British Burned Washington and Other War Stories -- 5. The Poet and the Flag Come Together -- 6. A Hero's Death -- 7. Two Weary Nations Agree to End Their War --...
Publication information
Publisher
New York : Dutton, c2001.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2001.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"We all take our national anthem for granted. But it was not always so. In this book, New York Times reporter Irvin Molotsky tells the story behind the story and, in the process, reveals an important and little-known piece of our country's heritage. Molotsky brings both legendary and unknown events and figures to life - from the flag's seamstress t...
Alternative Titles
Full title
The flag, the poet, and the song : the story of the Star-Spangled Banner / Irvin Molotsky.
Spine title
Flag, the poet & the song.
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-227) and index.
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
c2001.
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Call Numbers
N973.52/15
Record Identifier
74VvQzokgAbl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvQzokgAbl
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ISBN
0452283450
9780525946007 (acid-free paper)
0525946004 (acid-free paper)
9780452283459
DDC
973.52
MMS ID
991014503619702626
