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Why Longfellow lied the truth about Paul Revere's midnight ride

"Unravel the mystery of how and why Henry Wadsworth Longfellow twisted historical facts when he penned his famous poem, 'Paul Revere's Ride'"--

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Main Author: Lantos, Jeff (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2021]
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Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, > 1807-1882. > Paul Revere's ride > Juvenile nonfiction.
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, > 1807-1882 > Criticism and interpretation > Juvenile nonfiction.
Revere, Paul, > 1735-1818 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Massachusetts > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: You'll thank me
  • The poem: "Paul Revere's ride"
  • Prologue: Why so quiet?
  • Dr. Warren gets the lowdown
  • Nothing iffy about it
  • Across the Charles
  • Seeing the lights
  • A very good horse
  • Hello, Mr. Dawes
  • Trouble
  • Dr. Prescott rides on
  • First blood
  • "For God's sake, fire!"
  • Battle Road
  • American mythology.

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