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xxv, 134 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
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unmediated rdamedia |
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| Summary |
"Unravel the mystery of how and why Henry Wadsworth Longfellow twisted historical facts when he penned his famous poem, 'Paul Revere's Ride'"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882. Paul Revere's ride -- Juvenile literature.
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Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 -- Criticism and interpretation -- Juvenile literature.
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Revere, Paul, 1735-1818 -- Juvenile literature.
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Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9781580899338 (reinforced for library use) |
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1580899331 |
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