By The Dawn's Early Light

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.

First sentence: Between 1793 and 1814, France, led by the power-hungry Napoleon, waged war against many European countries.

Year

1994

Language

English

Publisher

Tandem Library

Editions

2

Pages

40

ISBN

9780613284332

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