The Many Rides of Paul Revere - by James Cross Giblin

This book was fantastic. I picked it up thinking, sure, why not, but I couldn't put it down. I didn't have any clue about all of the things Paul Revere had done besides being a silversmith and riding to warn the people. Apparently Paul met any challenge head on. Be a dentist? Okay. Fix a 600 pound bell with a crack in it even though he didn't know how? Sure. Invest $35,000 in a factory to roll copper plating without even trying it first? Of course! James Cross Giblin also clears up the misconception that Paul was the only one to make the ride to warn Lexington and Concord. Actually, he was accompanied by William Dawes and then joined by a Dr. Prescott. When Paul was captured by British militia after warning the people in Lexington, only Dr. Prescott made it on to Concord. (The book includes the poem by Longfellow and explains how and why the story might have been changed.) I learned so much from this book. And besides the many things to learn from, it also had many great photos and illustrations. Overall, an excellent book that I would give many stars to!