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Title: The Little Book of the Flag
Note: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Little Book of the Flag" by Eva March Tappan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the significance and evolution of the American flag throughout key moments in U.S. history, from the arrival of early colonists to the Revolutionary War and beyond. Tappan delves into the various flags that represented the colonies and their struggles, highlighting the deep connections between national identity and the symbols of the flag. At the start of the book, Tappan sets the stage with the tale of Henry Hudson, who, while on a fruitless journey to find a passage to Asia, unintentionally introduced the Dutch flag to America. The narrative progresses through the flags carried by colonists, including the pine-tree flag, and discusses the contentious symbols that reflected the colonists' struggles with authority and the quest for liberty. It also introduces notable figures, such as John Endicott, who dramatically removed the cross from the English flag in defiance of royal authority. Overall, the opening portion outlines the pivotal role of flags in shaping and representing the early identity of a nation on the brink of independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tappan, Eva March, 1854-1930
EBook No.: 30893
Published: Jan 8, 2010
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Flags -- United States
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Little Book of the Flag
Note: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Little Book of the Flag" by Eva March Tappan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the significance and evolution of the American flag throughout key moments in U.S. history, from the arrival of early colonists to the Revolutionary War and beyond. Tappan delves into the various flags that represented the colonies and their struggles, highlighting the deep connections between national identity and the symbols of the flag. At the start of the book, Tappan sets the stage with the tale of Henry Hudson, who, while on a fruitless journey to find a passage to Asia, unintentionally introduced the Dutch flag to America. The narrative progresses through the flags carried by colonists, including the pine-tree flag, and discusses the contentious symbols that reflected the colonists' struggles with authority and the quest for liberty. It also introduces notable figures, such as John Endicott, who dramatically removed the cross from the English flag in defiance of royal authority. Overall, the opening portion outlines the pivotal role of flags in shaping and representing the early identity of a nation on the brink of independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tappan, Eva March, 1854-1930
EBook No.: 30893
Published: Jan 8, 2010
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Flags -- United States
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.