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100 1 _aMacgeorge, Andrew,
_d1810-1891
245 1 0 _aFlags: Some Account of their History and Uses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-21
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses" by Andrew Macgeorge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich history and significance of flags, particularly focusing on the national flags of Britain and others, as well as their uses in naval warfare. With the exploration of flags’ evolving meanings and the underlying symbolism, Macgeorge aims to shed light on this often-overlooked subject of national and military importance. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the emotional resonance of flags, particularly in the context of military loss and national pride. It recounts a poignant moment following the disaster at Isandlwana, where the loss of the 24th Regiment's colors elicited deep mourning across the nation, highlighting the bond between flags and national identity. It further reflects on the common misconceptions surrounding national flags and aims to clarify their designs and significances, prompting the reader to appreciate the flags that signify honor, duty, and heritage as integral components of military and national history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFlags
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39221
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