Title: By The Dawn's Early Light
Subtitle: The Story of the Starspangled Banner
First published: 1994
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.
Subjects: American Patriotic poetry, American Poets, Authorship, Biography, History, Juvenile literature, Lawyers, Star-spangled banner (Song), United States War of 1812, Key, francis scott, 1779-1843, juvenile literature, Key, francis scott, 1779-1843, United states, history, war of 1812, juvenile literature, United states, history, war of 1812
Places: United States
People: Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)
Time periods: 19th century, War of 1812
LC classification: PS2167.S73 K76 1994