The Little Book of the Flag by Eva March Tappan
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tappan, Eva March, 1854-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Little Book of the Flag |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CR: History: Heraldry |
| Subject | Flags -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30893 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 407 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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