The Tappan, Eva March 1854-1930 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2010-01-08 Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Flags -- United States CR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30893 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30893 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133714.0 30893