Flag: An American Biography
Marc Leepson, Nelson DeMille (Foreword)
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A history of the American flag traces its evolution from the colonial period to its present-day role as a symbol of American resolve, discussing such topics as the myths surrounding Betsy Ross, the stars-and-stripes design, and the impact of war on the flag's appearance. 10,000 first printing. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Seller Inventory # 123538956
Bibliographic Details
Title: Flag: An American Biography
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Book Type: Book
About this title
“This is one of those books that seem as though someone should have written it years ago---but better late than never. Flag: An American Biography is a must-read for scholars, history buffs, patriotic organizations, flag wavers, flag burners, or anyone who owns an American flag or has seen one in the last forty-eight hours.
“This iconic symbol of the nation, which is so ubiquitous in our lives, needs a history, and this is the definitive history of the flag of the United States of America. Marc Leepson has done a wonderful job of making this inanimate object come alive and speak to us.”
---from the preface by Nelson DeMille
“No other country worships its flag with quite the intensity of the people of the United States of America. It is a rallying symbol for all of us, whether we’re cheering or protesting, during good times and bad. To understand the U.S.A. and her citizens, it is necessary to understand the origins, the legends, and the meaning of our flag. Marc Leepson’s Flag is a grand book, worthy of its grand subject.”
---Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys/October Sky and The Keeper’s Son
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