Who Was Paul Revere?
In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride to warn colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event was largely unnoticed until Longfellow celebrated it in a poem in 1861. Paul Revere, an American patriot and skilled silversmith, also made false teeth from hippo tusks! This biography with black-and-white illustrations brings to life Paul Revere's thrilling ride and the exciting times he lived in.
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In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride warning colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event went largely unnoticed in history until Longfellow celebrated it in a poem in 1861.
So who was Paul Revere? In addition to being an American patriot, he was a skilled silversmith and made false teeth from hippo tusks!
This biography with black-and-white illustrations throughout brings to life Paul Revere's thrilling ride as well as the personal side of the man and the exciting times in which he lived.
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Grade: Grade 4-Grade 7
Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher Date: 09/01/2011
Author: Roberta Edwards
UPC: 9780448457154
Ages: 9-12
Pages: 112
