Francis Scott Key, Author of the Star Spangled Banner: What Else He Was and Who (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432604110)

""Francis Scott Key, Author of The Star-Spangled Banner: What Else He Was and Who"" is a biographical book that delves into the life and achievements of Francis Scott Key. The book provides a comprehensive account of Key's life, exploring his family background, education, legal career, and political involvement. The book also explores Key's musical talents, particularly his composition of the famous American anthem, ""The Star-Spangled Banner."" It delves into the circumstances surrounding the creation of the song and its significance in American history. Furthermore, the book examines Key's views on slavery and his involvement in the movement to abolish it. It also explores his religious beliefs and his contributions to the Episcopal Church. Overall, ""Francis Scott Key, Author of The Star-Spangled Banner: What Else He Was and Who"" offers a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of America's most iconic figures, shedding light on his accomplishments beyond his famous musical composition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francis Scott Key,Francis Scott Key-Smith
ISBN-10: 1432604112
ISBN-13: 9781432604110
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2004
Pages: 184
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d