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America the beautiful
the stirring true story behind our nations's favorite song
By Sherr, Lynn
- ISBN
- 978-1-58648-085-1
- Publisher
- New York : Public Affairs, c2001.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2002
Adult/High School This attractive book tells of Katherine Lee Bates's journeys preceding and following the writing of "America the Beautiful." Scherr brings a visual as well as literary focus to the story of this song, which has evolved into an unofficial national anthem, especially since the tragic attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Bates was an English professor at Wellesley College and a prolific po...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
