By the dawn's early light
Subtitle: the story of the Star spangled banner
By: by Steven Kroll ; illustrated by Dan Andreasen.
Contributors: Andreasen, Dan, ill.
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 40
Subjects: Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843 -- Juvenile literature.; Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843.; Star-spangled banner (Song) -- Juvenile literature.; Star-spangled banner (Song); Poets, American -- 19th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Patriotic poetry, American -- Authorship -- Juvenile literature.; Lawyers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Poets, American.; Lawyers.; United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Juvenile literature.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 39) and index.