Flag : an American biography / Marc Leepson.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, 2005Edition: 1st edDescription: xviii, 334 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cmISBN: 0312323085Subject(s): Flags -- United States -- HistorySummary: 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.Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
---|---|---|---|---|
Martha's Vineyard High School Library | 929.920973/FLAG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39844400054298 |
Browsing Martha's Vineyard High School Library shelves Close shelf browser (Hides shelf browser)
No cover image available | No cover image available | |||||||
929.8/PAS Heraldry./ | 929.20899/GRA The senator and the socialite : | 929.92/FIR Firefly guide to flags of the world. | 929.920973/FLAG Flag : an American biography / | 930.1028/BALLARD Explorations : | 930.1/MAC A history of the world in 100 objects / | 930.1/MURDOCH North American Indian./ |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-318) and index.
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.
There are no comments on this title.