Who Was Paul Revere?

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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... Read more

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.

Information

Grade: Grade 4-Grade 7

Brand: Grosset & Dunlap

Publisher Date: 09/01/2011

Author: Roberta Edwards

UPC: 9780448457154

Ages: 9-12

Pages: 112