The Star-Spangled Banner: A Handbook of History & Etiquette - Hardcover

by Applewood Books (Author)

This handsome guide to the Star-Spangled Banner is a concise collection of the history and etiquette of our national anthem. The book, bound in hardcover in a distinctive red leatherette with gold stamping, includes details of how the anthem was written by Francis Scott Key and why, the complete poetry, a listing of famous performances, protocol for reciting the anthem, other writings by Key and a brief biography of Francis Scott Key. It makes the perfect gift for anyone who cherishes the Star-Spangled Banner and 'the land of the free and home of the brave' it represents.

Author Biography

The American Wisdom series from Applewood Books features defining documents, speeches and more from America's past. These elegantly designed and bound hardbacks are perfect for anyone seeking to explore the American experience through its most vital primary sources.