Defence of Fort M'Henry [Key, Francis Scott] 1779-1843 Author text Hagers-town [MD] John Gruber and Daniel May 1814 access reformatted digital general The traditional favorite for first book publication of "The star spangled banner," though three others published that year could make the same claim. This one is accredited as first by most historians. Published in "National songster; or, a collection of the most admired patriotic songs, on the brilliant victories, achieved by the naval and military heroes of the United States of America, over equal and superior forces of the British," pages 30-31. United States History War of 1812 Songs and music M1628.N28 (case) Star Spangled Banner loc.natlib.ihas.200000017 100010467 ihas 340 Performing Arts Encyclopedia http://www.loc.gov/performingarts patriotic Patriotic Melodies Patriotic Melodies http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/patriotic/patriotic-home.html songamerica Song of America Song of America http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/songofamerica/songofamerica-home.html DLC IHAS 120813 loc.natlib.ihas.100010467