The Star Spangled Banner from 1814 to the Present is a study of the writing and subsequent history of America's national anthem. It also includes details on the anthem's first publication as a poem, its later adaptation to music, the background of the music, when it was first sung, the development of its popularity after 1815, its various musical arrangements, and the efforts to adopt it as America's national anthem, as well as the inspirational meaning which it has held for successive generations of Americans and newcomers ...
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The Star Spangled Banner from 1814 to the Present is a study of the writing and subsequent history of America's national anthem. It also includes details on the anthem's first publication as a poem, its later adaptation to music, the background of the music, when it was first sung, the development of its popularity after 1815, its various musical arrangements, and the efforts to adopt it as America's national anthem, as well as the inspirational meaning which it has held for successive generations of Americans and newcomers to these shores. Contents: Introduction The Star Spangled Banner as Flag The Star Spangled Banner as National Anthem Circumstances Surrounding the Writing of the Star Spangled Banner The Star Spangled Banner's First Appearance in the Press Media The Poetic Message The Background of the Music The Tune Early Musical Arrangements The Development of the Star Spangled Banner's Popularity The Star Spangled Banner During the Civil War The Star Spangled Banner Between 1865 and 1889; its Continued Growth in Popularity During the Post-Civil War Era, and the Beginning of the Trend Toward its Official Recognition Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner by the Navy and the Army Public Reaction to the Military Recognition of the Star Spangled Banner Proposed Standardization of the Star Spangled Banner The Efforts to Adopt the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem of the United States of America Criticism and Defence of the Star Spangled Banner The Star Spangled Banner Between the Time of its Congressional Recognition as the National Anthem and the Present Epilogue Appendices Bibliography
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1976, U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service
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U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service
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1976
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English
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Near Fine. 1969/1976. Hardcover. Book reprinted for the American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976. Tall white hardcover, American flag on cover, blue lettering, 425 pages. Condition: Faint age toning, and several foxing marks on edges; light shelf wear; else overall Near Fine. Free of cracks, tears to binding, stickers and bookplates, writing and underlines in text, and page tears. Vintage photos and illustrations are vivid, text for very readable. Book was maintained in temperature-controlled environment (not a former smoker's book). And not a former library book. This hefty book presents, in clear detail, the study of the writing and subsequent history of America's national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, from 1814 to the present. Here is a detailed overview of the famous flag, footnotes, history, development, the banner's first appearance in the press media, the poetic message, the background of the music, the banner during the Civil War, adoption of the banner by the Navy and Army, and more. Well written, very historical-and collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.
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Good. Quarto, 525, footnotes, appendices, bibliography, small rough spot inside front flyleaf, some soiling to boards. Topics covered include the star spangled banner as flag, the star spangled banner as national anthem, circumstances surrounding the writing of the star spangled banner, the star spangled banner's first appearance in the press media, the poetic message, the background of the music, the tune, early musical arrangements, the development of the star spangled banner's popularity, and efforts to adopt the star spangled banner as the national anthem of the U.S., among other topics. Pages 224-226 discuss patriotic fervor and the star spangled banner during the Spanish-American War.
