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A Grand Old Flag: A History of the United States Through its Flags Hardcover – August 20, 2007

by Kevin Keim (Author), Peter Keim (Author)
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Traces the history of the United States through the origins and evolution of the American flag, examining facts and myths about the Stars and Stripes, as well as the people behind its creation, in a stunning volume containing full-color photographs of 125 American flags from the author's collection, as well as timelines, biographical profiles, informational sidebars, and annotations.
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". . . vividly demonstrates the divisiveness that is at the center of American democracy. [The Keims]weave a fascinating history around the iconic image that changes over the years but, as they say, forever waves." -- Publishers Weekly, September 17, 2007

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Peter J. Keim, MD has collected authentic American flags for over thirty years. In addition to lecturing about and exhibiting throughout the United Sates, Dr. Keim also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Civil War Museum. His son Kevin Keim is a designer and writer who lives in Austin, Texas, where he is the Director of the Charles W. Moore Foundation.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; First Edition (August 20, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0756628474
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0756628475
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.44 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
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There are plenty of flag books around, I've got three others that concentrate on the contemporary graphic aspects rather than the history, so why did I choose this title? Primarily because it was published by Dorling Kindersley. From experience, over the years, I know that their books deliver high standards of editorial and production excellence. This lovely book confirms it.Because Kevin and Peter Keim reveal a ton of flag information throughout the pages they have thoughtfully included near the front of the book an explanation of how everything is organized: essentially using the addition of each star as the editorial key. Much of text about the flag is common to other titles but I thought what gives the Keim's book a lift are all the related items they cover, for example: a spread visually showing fourteen different flag stars; types of fiber used in flag making; stitching and grommet styles over the centuries; the story of Uncle Sam; patriotic songs; flag etiquette and more. Add in all the excellent flag photos and graphics (all beautifully laid out on each page) and it seems to me that the book can't really be improved on. A lovely extra is a long flag timeline foldout tucked in a flap inside the back cover.Though the book was published in 2007 it seems now to be remaindered stock and therefore new copies should be quite cheap. Some net prices certainly seem excessive (I reckon no more than $15 for a good copy) so it's worth searching around for a realistic price. Check that the timeline foldout is included, too.### LOOK AT SOME INSIDE PAGES by clicking 'customer images' under the cover.
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Grover Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books on the American Flag .
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2011
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This is by far my favorite book on the American flag and I have just under a dozen of Them . If you can only get one book on this Grand subject this is it . Slightly over size book with one of the most complete history s on the Stars and Stripes , first stating with the stripes then the stars then to the flag we love today. This book is not a history of American flags (i.e. colonial , early American flags PER SE ) It is a history of the Stars and Stripes . The Author has a personal and extensive collection of various Stars and Stripes flags and he shares them with us in color pictures of his and others rare flags . The book is organized by the flags as stars were added , some one,some two at a time , giving a short history of those states leading to their joining the United States and a picture of that flag. It is surprising to see the various star arrangements an not the simple add a star as you might think . This is a very well written , very informative and well photographed book .
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Jacob Ruppel
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book! Lots of interesting information and things I ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017
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Awesome Book! Lots of interesting information and things I didn't know. It includes flag etiquette in the back of the book. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to know more about our Flags through out history.
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P. Beaver
5.0 out of 5 stars If You The Love Flag
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2007
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It's simple, if you love our American flag, this book is a must have. I loved it from start to finish. It's a great history lesson for students learning about individual states and their flags or of our collective history but mostly it is a beautiful photographic document of the flags of our country's history. Have you ever seen a flag with 18 stars or 24 stars, a flag that represents the state of Illinois with only 21 stars. That is the uniqueness of this book. Don't miss out on this great book, especially if you have a child that loves American history.
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7th Generation American
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2012
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This is a great book for EVERYONE! Young folks, especially, should read this in school! This book, along with For Which It Stands: An Anecdotal Biography of the American Flag, by Michael Corcoran, will educate anyone interested in the history of the greatest flag that flies over the greatest country! Am I a little patriotic and proud of it? Maybe just a tad. Buy it! Read it! Know it! Teach it! LOVE IT!!!!
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Janice
5.0 out of 5 stars He said her really liked the book
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015
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I bought this book for my adult son for his birthday along with an American flag to fly at his home. He said her really liked the book, very interesting and informative. I think it would be great for an older child or an adult.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Flag Research for Reenctments
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2010
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As an 1800 pre and post Civil War, or more specific, Rocky Mountain Fur Trade and Western Re-enactor, I needed a book for researching the flags of the 1800's and was more than happy with this book. Not only did it show me historically accurate flags, but how they were made and hoisted, as well as the Star Pattern variations (am looking for a 38-Star Great Circle at this time...)
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Patricia Robbins
5.0 out of 5 stars Good job!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019
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Love it!
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Damien P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Would buy again
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2019
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Loved it my grandson enjoyed
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