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The book traces Francis Scott Key’s daring journey to Baltimore while the British were bombarding the city. Captured and held hostage, Key works to secure the release of a friend, all while witnessing the drama that culminated in the composition of the "Star‑Spangled Banner." Through a juvenile‑friendly narrative, the text explains Key’s background as an American lawyer, his love of patriotic poetry, and how the patriotic song emerged during a pivotal moment in United States history. Readers discover how a personal series of events amid the War of 1812 inspired one of the nation’s most enduring pieces of cultural heritage.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Steven Kroll
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