How The Flag Became Old Glory

By Emma Look Scott and A C Valentine

Book Overview

""How The Flag Became Old Glory"" is a children's book written by Emma Look Scott. The book tells the story of how the American flag came to be known as ""Old Glory."" The story is based on the real-life experiences of Captain William Driver, a sea captain who owned a large American flag that he named ""Old Glory."" The book takes the reader on a journey through Captain Driver's life, from his days as a young sailor to his retirement in Nashville, Tennessee. Along the way, the reader learns about the history of the American flag and the importance it holds for Americans. The book is beautifully illustrated with colorful and engaging pictures that bring the story to life. It is a great book for children who are learning about American history and the significance of the American flag.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163711438
• ISBN13: 9781163711439
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"