What So Proudly We Hailed: Francis Scott Key, a Life

by Marc Leepson

Book Overview

What So Proudly We Hailed is the first full-length biography of Francis Scott Key in more than 75 years. In this fascinating look at early America, historian Marc Leepson explores the life and legacy of Francis Scott Key. Standing alongside Betsy Ross, Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, and John Hancock in history, Key made his mark as an American icon by one single and unforgettable act, writing The Star-Spangled Banner.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137278285
• ISBN13: 9781137278289
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.4"