Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-130) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why Longfellow lied

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Jeff Lantos

Sub title

the truth about Paul Revere's midnight ride

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

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

Target audience

juvenile

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