Dim and flaring lamps: America's story through its state flags

by Robert Irwin Richardson

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097015660X
• ISBN13: 9780970156600
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: R.I. Richardson
• Length: 76 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.1" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Well coordinated and thoughtfully presented

Richardson's tally of free and slave states gives a central focus to his account of the genesis of the various state flags. A rare and important item in American history. Richardson also loads his account with specific insights that do not detract from the main theme. All in all, a fine little book.

Small but powerful book

This small, easy-to-read book is a powerful tool for understanding the context of each state's admission to the Union. Although each state is dealt with briefly, he covers a lot of ground in the words he chooses. As a teacher/home educator, I appreciate the running tally of north vs. south states and the progressive maps. These help to simplify things even further for an overview of this history. It's a great book by itself for a general overview of the time period, or can be used as a launching point for more in-depth research. This is a great little find!