In Their Own Words: Paul Revere: Paul Revere

By George Sullivan

Book Overview

On April 16, 1776, Paul Revere made his famous Midnight Ride. In Their Own Words, Paul Revere brings this legendary ride to life like never before.Excerpts from Paul's own account of that night will excite young readers: I turned my horse very quick, and Galloped towards Charlestown neck, and then pushed for the Medford Road. The one who chased me, endeavoring to Cut me off, got into a Clay pond, near where the new Tavern is now built. I got clear of him . . . Children will also discover that Paul was active in many of the pivotal eventsthat led to the Revolution. A member of the Sons of Liberty, Paul was assigned to guard the tea ship that docked in Boston Harbor. When the ship would not turn back, Paul participated in the Boston Tea Party: Rally Mohawks! Bring out your axes, And tell King George we'll pay no taxes On his foreign tea . . . Our Warren's there, and bold Revere With hands to do and words to cheer For Liberty and lawsChildren will see Paul's sketch of the Boston Massacre that was used in the trial of the British soldiers involved in the event.. They will also find out about other famous Americans that Paul knew. Through his numerous rides as messenger, Paul became acquainted with many of the members of the Continental Congress, particularly John Hancock and Sam Adams.In Their Own Words: Paul Revere also tells the story of a successfulbusinessman. Paul was an accomplished silversmith. He cast the first bellmade in America, and opened a gun powder factory in Massachusetts during the Revolution. He was asked to design and print money for the ContinentalCongress, and he opened the first copper rolling mill in the country.In Their Own Words: Paul Revere concludes by describing the ways inwhich this remarkable figure is remembered today and tells children howthey can find out more about Paul Revere.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439095522
• ISBN13: 9780439095525
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Scholastic Reference
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Paul Revere

Most people know Paul Revere for his midnight ride where he warned the colonists that the British were coming. There are many other interesting facts about him. He was a silversmith. You can find many items he made in museums today. He became a Patriot and joined many groups and clubs such as Sons of Liberty. I usually don't like history but this story was very interesting. After I read it we were talking about it all the time.

Exemplary scholarly and still-interesting writing

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. Partly biography, partly a detailed history of the American Revolution, the book explains the famous patriot's role in a young colony's fight for freedom. Revere is well-known for his career as a silversmith and his midnight ride from Boston to Lexington to warn colonists of the impending arrival of British soldiers; Sullivan also brings to light Revere's part in the Boston Tea Party, designed and printed money, and was a shrewd businessman who owned and operated a gunpowder factory and a copper mill. Primary sources include letters, poems and documents. Longfellow's famous poem that immortalized Paul Revere is included. The illustrations include a map of Revere's route on April 18, 1775, photographs of Revere's silver, a reproduction of his famous portrait commissioned by John Singleton Cooper, and many illustrations and portraits, including Revere's own drawings. The book includes a chronology, an index, a bibliography, further reading, and additional resources such as the Paul Revere House in Boston MA. Photo credits are listed. Sullivan has a distinct talent for making scholarly research accessible to young students in an engaging and interesting way, and sets an excellent example for crediting sources. Highly recommended.