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

""Francis Scott Key, Author of The Star Spangled Banner: What Else He Was and Who"" is a biographical book that explores the life of Francis Scott Key, the man who penned the famous American national anthem. The book delves into Key's personal and professional life, providing insights into his upbringing, education, legal career, and political beliefs. It also sheds light on his involvement in the War of 1812, during which he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry, an event that inspired him to write The Star-Spangled Banner. The book further explores Key's legacy and impact on American history and culture. Written by Key himself, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of this iconic figure in American history.""This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.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.