What so proudly we hailed : Francis Scott Key, a life /
Leepson, Marc,1945-
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-227) and index.
Introduction : a classical speaker -- A family of lawyers -- Annapolis, Frederick Town, and George Town -- Nil desperandum -- Piety and patriotism -- A citizen of the highest respectability -- A beautiful and animating effusion -- A useless, pernicious, dangerous portion of the population -- A class of very dangerous people -- A stormy tumult of feeling -- A vigorous and well-cultivated intellect -- A friend of peace -- A particular friend of the president -- A rank Jackson man -- The prosecutor -- Minister to Alabama -- An incorruptible patriot -- An alarming state of disorder -- A friend of men of color -- Epilogue : one of the best men who ever lived.
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843.
Star-spangled banner (Song)
Poets, American
Patriotic poetry, American