What So Proudly We Hailed: Francis Scott Key, A Life

 
 
From the publishers:
 
“…What So Proudly We Hailed is the first full-length biography of Francis Scott Key in more than 75 years. In this fascinating look at early America, historian Marc Leepson explores the life and legacy of Francis Scott Key. Standing alongside Betsy Ross, Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, and John Hancock in history, Key made his mark as an American icon by one single and unforgettable act, writing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
 
Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of “The Star Spangled Banner” in 2014, What So Proudly We Hailed reveals unexplored details of  the life of an American patriot whose legacy has been largely unknown until now…”