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Overview
Due to careful research, Spier's artwork depicts "the dawn's early light" and "the rocket's red glare" with remarkable authenticity and detail in this celebratory book. Among the highlights: a brief history of the anthem, a reproduction of Francis Scott Key's original manuscript, music for guitar and piano chords and many photographs.A Child Study Children's Book Committee: Children's Book of the Year, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Includes music, background history, and pictures of flags used in the United States, past and present.
Editorials
Publishers Weekly -
Spier brings the words of the national anthem to life, from the battle that inspired Key's composition, to modern day American monuments and marching bands. PW found the anthem ``beautifully illustrated by the award-winning artist. His faithfulness to authentic detail enlivens the familiar text.'' (All ages)Children's Literature -
Enhance Mr. Kroll's history of The Star Spangled Banner with author/artist Peter Spier's reissued perspective of the anthem and it's meaning.Book Details
Published
October 1, 1973
Publisher
Doubleday
Pages
48
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780385077460