What So Proudly We Hailed

This is a good straightforward biography of Francis Scott Key, best known for penning what later became the national anthem (though few know past the first stanza; no great loss), but has some other pretty interesting stories. A some bit dull at times, it is to praised for its workmanlike effort, including touching upon some of his less praiseworthy times such as hounding a botanist with abolitionist leanings (OTD: 13A ratified!).