Paul Revere Didn't Say "The British Are Coming!"
Exposing Myths About the American Revolution
New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2017.
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 32 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Who yelled "The British are coming!" on the night of April 18, 1775? It wasn't Paul Revere! He also wasn't the only one riding to warn American patriots that night. It turns out his legendary ride is full of actual legends. This exceptional and fun book focuses on the American Revolution in an entertaining format. Each dispelled myth is paired with accessible, fact-filled information. Info boxes and historical images abound in this well-designed work.
Series: Exposed! Myths about early American history.
Contents:
Separating myth and fact -- A divided population -- The midnight ride -- "The shot heard 'round the world" -- The Battle of Bunker Hill -- The real Independence Day -- The famed water carrier -- Lost chances -- General Washington -- Remembering the Revolution.
Subjects:
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Errors, inventions, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Errors, inventions, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
1482457296
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Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.