Under the Star-Spangled Banner: A Tale of the Spanish-American War is a historical novel by F. S. Brereton, published in the early 20th century. The story follows Hal Marchant, a young man from Birmingham who faces the challenges of financial ruin and his father's death. As he leaves behind his privileged life for America, Hal's journey reflects themes of resilience and courage against the backdrop of the 1898 Spanish-American War. This juvenile fiction captures the transition from comfort to hardship and the quest for a new beginning.
