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O say can you hear? : a cultural biography of "The Star-spangled banner"

text O say can you hear? : a cultural biography of "The Star-spangled banner"

Summary
"The fascinating story of America's national anthem and an examination of its powerful meaning today. Most Americans learn the tale in elementary school: During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key witnessed the daylong bombardment of Baltimore's Fo... Read more
Contents
Prologue -- American Dreams : Francis Scott Key and the Writing of The Star-Spangled Banner -- Origins of a Melody : The Music of The Star- Spangled Banner -- Banner Ballads : The Many Lyrics of The Star- Spangled Banner -- The Banner at War : A S... Read more
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xvi, 325 pages : illustrations, map, music ; 24 cm
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 2022

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Woodmere (Main Branch) 782.42 CLA in Adult Non-fiction Available

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