By The Dawn's Early Light
The Story of the Starspangled Banner
by Steven Kroll · 1994
Popularity 6
An account of the writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner," detailing how Key was actually behind enemy lines at the time seeking release of a captured friend from the British, who would not allow their departure until the bombardment of Baltimore was completed.
American Patriotic poetryAmerican PoetsAuthorshipBiographyHistoryJuvenile literatureLawyersStar-spangled banner (Song)United States War of 1812Key, francis scott, 1779-1843, juvenile literatureKey, francis scott, 1779-1843United states, history, war of 1812, juvenile literature