The national anthem /

Quiri, Patricia Ryon.

The national anthem / by Patricia Ryon Quiri. - New York : Children's Press, c1998. - 47 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cm. - A true book .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 44) and index.

Describes how a patriotic and eloquent attorney was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.



0516206257 $21.00

97010970


Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843


American poets


United States--History--1812-1815, War of 1812

PS2167.S73 / Q57 1998

811/.2$221