EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 31 MIN
08 - Fourteen Months in American Bastiles by Francis Key Howard
from Fourteen Months in American Bastiles · host Francis Key Howard
Delve into the gripping narrative of Francis Key Howard, a political prisoner of the United States, as he chronicles his experiences in this compelling book. Ironically imprisoned in the same place his grandfather drew inspiration for the national anthem, Howards tale paints a stark contrast to the land of the free his forefather once described. Experience the trials he endured at the hands of Union forces, a poignant journey that only strengthened his resolve to defy unjust government edicts. (Introduction by Katie Riley)
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Delve into the gripping narrative of Francis Key Howard, a political prisoner of the United States, as he chronicles his experiences in this compelling book. Ironically imprisoned in the same place his grandfather drew inspiration for the national anthem, Howards tale paints a stark contrast to the land of the free his forefather once described. Experience the trials he endured at the hands of Union forces, a poignant journey that only strengthened his resolve to defy unjust government edicts. (Introduction by Katie Riley)
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