Author: Alphonso FigsbeePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
The Maritime Flags and Standards of All Nations
Author: Alphonso FigsbeePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Three Hundred and Six Illustrations of the Maritime Flags of All Nations
Author: John William NoriePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Three hundred and six illustrations of the maritime flags of all nations; together with regulations and instructions relating to British flags. Newly arranged by J.S. Hobbs
Author: John William NoriePlates Descriptive of the Maritime Flags of All Nations
Author: John William NoriePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flags, Maritime
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Three hundred and six illustrations of the maritime Flags of all Nations. Originally compiled by J. W. N. ... Newly arranged and ... augmented by J. S. Hobbs
Author: John William NorieStar-Spangled Banner
Author: Marc FerrisPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421415194
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
The first comprehensive history of America’s controversial national anthem and how it evolved from an English barroom ballad into a patriotic hit. Nearly every American knows The Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States of America. Yet many people dislike the song, contend that it glorifies militarism, and question its suitability as the musical embodiment of nationhood. Even professional vocalists have trouble singing the multi-octave melody and remembering the words. So why in 1931 did Congress designate it as the official national anthem, more than a century after Francis Scott Key put pen to paper? Filled with fascinating, little-known facts drawn from a variety of primary sources, Star-Spangled Banner provides the first narrative history of this controversial song, which turns 200 years old in 2014. Marc Ferris’s lively account, which traces the evolution of the song’s instant popularity as well as its use and abuse by Americans of different political stripes, also explains the changing rituals surrounding the song, including the practice of standing—with hats removed and hand held over the heart—during public performances. This entertaining book will appeal to patriots of all persuasions, along with sports fans, musicians, veterans, history buffs, and anyone who has ever struggled to hit the high notes in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Collecting and Studying Ship Portraits
Author: James ShuttleworthPublisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039171451
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Ship portraits include paintings, prints, and photographs. A ship portrait is often more than just an image of a vessel. This book focuses primarily on paintings and prints, discussing the content of a portrait and how to interpret the information in it. For the new collector and current collector alike, students, ship modelers, and curators this book includes tools to help you navigate sources, auctions, research, flags, funnel marks, signatures, attributions, dates, condition, details, and restoration of ship portraits.
GUIDE PRINTED BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS RELATING TO ENGLISH AND FOREIGN HERALDRY AND GENEALOGY
Author: GEORGE GATFIELDVillains of All Nations
Author: Marcus RedikerPublisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1789601967
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Pirates have long been stock figures in popular culture, from Treasure Island to the more recent antics of Jack Sparrow. Villains of all Nations unearths the thrilling historical truth behind such fictional characters and rediscovers their radical democratic challenge to the established powers of the day.
Author: James J. Macintyre