Review of
And Then What Happened Paul Revere? By
Jean Fritz, ISBN 0590412043
Five out of five stars
Brief biography of Revere the man
Nearly all American
school children have recited the poem that begins with, “Listen my children and
you shall hear, of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.” Yet, despite his significant
role throughout the American rebellion against British rule, the other aspects
of his life are often not examined. This short biography of Paul Revere helps fill
that gap.
While it is well known that Revere was a silversmith,
less well known is that he printed money for the colonies, rode to deliver vital
communications, served in the military, learned how to make cannons and helped
to construct a badly needed powder mill. Revere was a very busy man and played several
key roles in the American revolution that are often overlooked. His life in
service to the nation was far more than the celebrated ride and from this book,
young readers will learn that.
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