Of the midnight ride of paul revere, on the eighteenth of april, in seventyfive. Paul revere in their own words paperback september 1, 2000 by george sullivan author. This page from offers an account of revere s famous ride in his own words. Paul revere by george sullivan scholastic books for kids. The journals of lewis and clark walker, 1993, and for an excellent, accessible history, rhoda blumbergs the incredible journey of lewis and clark morrow, 1995 is hard to beat. Paul revere hardcover september 1, 2000 by george sullivan author 4. The news spread like a virus as those informed by paul revere sent out riders of their own, until alarms were going off throughout the entire region.
Paul revere in their own words by sullivan, george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In addition to being an american patriot, he was a. Paul revere was famous for the warning of british troops on april 18, 1775. Sullivan uses primary sources to make paul revere s life and times come to life in this fine addition to the new in their own words series. One group will use dictionaries at their tables to define words and the other group will use online dictionary sources at the. Paul revere tells the exciting story of paul reveres life using his own writing and art. Read the poem paul reveres ride on the document camera. Written over a century ago, the words still resonate today. They fit nicely between david adlers picture book biography series books and more challenging volumes such as russell freedmans classic. Find the complete in their own words book series listed in order. This account of the midnight ride of paul revere is one of three personal accounts of his ride that. Have groups or individual students share their summaries and compare them with other groups summaries. In their own words paul revere book of the in their own words. His first two accounts, a draft and a corrected copy of a deposition, both dated 1775, were made at the request of the massachusetts provincial congress.
His mission was to warn of danger to patriots outside boston, particularly to two leaders who were opposing the government samuel adams and john hancock. In 1775, paul revere of boston made his nowfamous horseback ride warning colonists of an impending attack by the british. A bonus homeschool poemoftheweek, from longfellow, for the beginning of the american revolution. Paul reveres life and times come to life in this fine addition to the new in their own words series. Jack ma in his own words in their own words sat vocabulary words flashcards. Readers also learn about other famous americans of the time, including john hancock and sam adams. Partly biography, partly a detailed history of the american revolution, the book explains the famous patriots role in a young colonys fight for freedom. Pauls father, apollos rivoire, came to america from france at the age of and became a silversmith.
Write in the margins as you read through the poem, marking important phrases or unusual words. Elon musk in his own words in their own words never give up. In february 1756, during the french and indian war the north american theater of the seven years war, he enlisted in the provincial army. Adler 10 times paul revere and the bell ringers by jonah winter 9 times the many rides of paul revere by james cross giblin 8 times paul reveres midnight ride by stephen krensky 8 times. This archiving early america page features a flash movie on revere s ride. This personal account was given by paul revere in a deposition to the provincial congress of massachusetts in their effort to determine who fired the first shots at the battle of lexington. Readers will also learn about other famous americans of the time, including john hancock and sam adams. George sullivan books list of books by author george sullivan. In their own words this biography brings paul reveres legendary midnight ride to life, and reveals that revere was active in many of the events that led to the revolution. This book brings paul revere s legendary midnight ride to life, and reveals that revere was active i. In a letter written in 1798 to massachusetts historical society founder dr.
Illustrated picture book using text from esther forbess paul revere and the world he lived in see below. Jeremy belknap, paul revere described his actual adventures during his midnight ride of april 1819, 1775. Dont forget that the price listed includes shipping charges so no other charges will be added at checkout. Beginning in the years before the eruption of war, fischer illuminates the figure of paul revere, a man far more complex than the simple artisan and messenger of tradition. And yet, through the gloom and the light, the fate of a nation was riding that night. Isbn 97806265423 97806265423 turtleback books, 2000 uc all about basketb san. George sullivan a biography of the man made famous by a poem about the american revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context. Paul reveres ancestry can be traced back to his greatgreat grandfather, jean rivoire, born in france in about 1610. This book brings paul reveres legendary midnight ride to life, and reveals that revere was active in many of the events that led to the revolution. Longfellow was writing in a time of growing national crisis, with war clouds forming between north and south, and wrote a poem more about national unity than the true story of paul revere. In their own words by george sullivan librarything.
George sullivan is a bestselling nonfiction author with more than 100 books to his credit. They sent him this song which they had originally written hoping it would help get a friend off drugs. Belknap had requested that paul revere write down his own recollection of the events of his famous ride. It is, after all, a long trip back to london to pick up ones musket and then return to the colonies to get into the battle. Define new vocabulary words and summarize phrases in the margins. Revere s father died in 1754, when paul was legally too young to officially be the master of the family silver shop. In their own words paul revere book by george sullivan. Also included are drawings, photographs, a chronology, and an index. See the complete in their own words series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. In their own words mr president helen keller abraham lincoln paul revere great. Although paul was stopped by british soldiers, his actions on that night have made him an american legend. Challenge your students to examine their own roots by investigating likely sources of information about their ancestors.
In their own words by george sullivan 11 times a picture book of paul revere by david a. In their own words abraham lincoln 0439147506 book cover. Paul revere in their own words by george sullivan, paperback. Brown at the banquet of the sons of the american revolution, san francisco, feb. Longfellow, henry wadsworth, paul reveres ride see above sullivan, george, in their own words. See other formats nrlf b 3 1 117 gift of mrs, l, j. For a title on lewis and clark that is truly in their own words see peter and connie roops off the map. On april 16, 1776, paul revere made his famous midnight ride from boston to lexington, massachusetts. Chapter 2 2% in in the case of paul reveres ride, the answer to this seems easy. Sullivan uses primary sources to make paul reveres life and times come to life in this fine addition to the new in their own words series.
Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of paul revere so begins henry wadsworth longfellows stirring tale of paul reveres ride and the first battle cry for american independence. Although paul was stopped by british soldiers, his actions on that night have made him an. Henry wadsworths poem commemorating paul revere s ride on april 18, 1775, has significant inaccuracies but remains a piece of american history lore, studied by middle school students. The biography also reveals reveres activity in many of the events which ultimately lead to the revolutionary war. Paul revere provided three accounts of his ride on april 18th 1775. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. As a result, most people know him only for his famous ride to lexington on the night of april 1819, 1775. In paul revere s ride, david hackett fischer fashions an exciting narrative that offers deep insight into the outbreak of revolution and the emergence of the american republic. Apr 16, 2020 a shape in the moonlight, a bulk in the dark, and beneath, from the pebbles, in passing, a spark struck out by a steed flying fearless and fleet.
George sullivan books author of in their own words. Paul revere grew up on fish street near the wharves. This is one of three known accounts paul revere personally made of his journey. As you study paul revere, have students learn about primary source documents while researching their family histories. Paul revere by george sullivan, 9780439095525, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Paul revere by george sullivan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Here is a new chapter book series of complete biographies of important historical figures. Paul reveres ride, by henry wadsworth longfellow is a poem incorrectly depicting the events of the fateful night. William clarks journal entry for may 14, 1804, marks the day that lewis and clark set out on their twoyear journey from st. This is the true story of the midnight ride of paul revere in his own words. Paul revere tells the exciting story of paul revere s life using his own writing and art. Jennifur sun from ramona was written for carole kings ex hubby. Lewis and clark tells the exciting story of the lives of these explorers using the journals they kept on their journey west. Fortunately, reveres warning apparently arrived too late. He rode to tell people in the countryside that the british troops would soon arrive. Paul revere was born in boston in the month of december, 1734. The most famous bell ringer and silversmith in all the land was paul revere.
Instruct students to copy your notes and to mark up their own page. Readers will experience adventures and wellknown moments in history as if they were really there. Gentlemen a few weeks after our last celebration of washing tons birthday, one of the officers. How do you celebrate patriots day which, perhaps, should spur me to share my own thoughts on this day of consequence. In their own words paul revere 0439147484 book cover. Midnight ride of paul revere revolutionary war and beyond. Read henry wadsworth longfellows poem, which immortalized revere s famous ride. Comparison of paul reveres ride 952 words bartleby. Paul revere is one of the most iconic heroes of the american revolution, immortalized by henry wadsworth longfellow in his 1860 poem, paul reveres ride. The in their own words book series by multiple authors includes books lewis and clark, in their own words abraham lincoln, in their own words christopher columbus, and several more. Leader paul revere, born paul revere dick, passed away at the age of 76 on october 4th, 2014.
During their voyage of discovery, lewis and clark accomplished many. This biography brings paul reveres legendary midnight ride to life, and. Paul came from a family of 11 or 12 children, only 7 grew up to be adults. Henry wadsworth longfellows poem paul reveres ride, written in 1860 and published in 1861 in the atlantic monthly, transformed paul revere from a relatively obscure, although locally known, figure into a national folk hero. Listen to your teacher read henry wadsworth longfellows poem, the midnight. Well look at the belknap letter, a letter written by paul revere himself depicting what happened that night. The other two were depositions asked for by the provincial congress of massachusetts in its effort to determine who fired the first shots at lexington. Readers will experience adventures and wellknown moments in history as if. Adler 10 times paul revere and the bell ringers by jonah winter 9 times the many rides of paul revere by james cross giblin 8 times paul revere s midnight ride by stephen krensky 8 times.
Paul revere began his famous midnight ride in 1775. I really enjoyed reading about and seeing the bellringers agreement he signed at 15, the sons of liberty silver bowl he created with the 92 names of the massachusetts officials who rebelled against the king engraved upon it, and his firsthand account of the night he rode to warn of the arrival of the british regulars. Lesson 2 overview the students will read a letter by paul revere in which he describes the events surrounding his famous midnight ride on april 18, 1775. The circumstance of their meeting was later referred to in the tongue in cheek song legend of paul revere, recorded by the group. George sullivan is the author of books such as in their own words. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Lot 3 in their own words history books scholastic revere. This one is about paul revere and uses a variety of sources, such as letters and documents, featuring his actual words. Louis, missouri, to the pacific ocean and back again. Aug 07, 2000 sullivan uses primary sources to make paul revere s life and times come to life in this fine addition to the new in their own words series. This event went largely unnoticed in history until longfellow celebrated it in a poem in 1861. The circumstance of their meeting was later referred to in the tongueincheek song legend of paul revere, recorded by the group. The midnight ride of paul revere salem state university. A shape in the moonlight, a bulk in the dark, and beneath, from the pebbles, in passing, a spark struck out by a steed flying fearless and fleet.
For their last seven top 100 records they were simply known as the raiders. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Paul reveres ride by henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Now acclaimed artist charles santore has turned his attention to this historic event, immortalized in longfellows poem.
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