Publisher's Synopsis
""Paul Revere and His Famous Ride"" by Charles C. Farrington is a historical account of the events leading up to and including Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride on April 18, 1775. The book describes Revere's early life, his involvement in the Sons of Liberty, and his role as a messenger for the patriot cause. It also provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the ride, including the British army's plans to march on Concord and seize colonial weapons and supplies. The book recounts the night of April 18, 1775, when Revere and two other riders set out to warn the colonists of the impending British attack. It describes Revere's ride through the countryside, his encounters with British soldiers, and his successful delivery of the warning to the people of Lexington and Concord. In addition to the historical narrative, the book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the events and locations described in the text. Overall, ""Paul Revere and His Famous Ride"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important events in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.