Displaying 1 of 1 1998 Format: Book Author: Quiri, Patricia Ryon. Title: The national anthem / by Patricia Ryon Quiri. Publisher, Date: New York : Children's Press, ©1998. Description: 47 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm. Summary: Describes how a patriotic and eloquent attorney was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Series: A true book True book. Subjects: Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843 -- Juvenile literature. Star-spangled banner (Song) -- Juvenile literature. Poets, American -- 19th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Patriotic poetry, American -- Authorship -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Literature and the war -- Juvenile literature. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 44) and index. Contents: Song of praise -- Problem with Great Britain -- War of 1812 -- Washington burns -- Fort McHenry -- "The Star-Spangled Banner" -- American pride -- To find out more. LCCN: 97010970 ISBN: 0516206257 9780516206257 051626382X 9780516263823 Other Number: 36783707 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 59171 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: j 929.920973 Quiri Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
