Do you know the interesting story of Paul Revere? Such a brave and fearless person, Paul Revere had the infamous Midnight Ride. Paul set out on horseback from the city to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock and to alert the Minutemen. Paul Revere didn’t join the war, he was chosen to. He was chosen because he was such a good rider (on the horse). They believed that he would be perfect for the job since he was a messenger before. He would deliver the messages for rebel organizations. Revere's primary vocation, a trade he learned from his father, was that of goldsmith/silversmith, meaning he worked in both gold and silver. His silver shop was the cornerstone of his professional life for more than 40 years. As the master of his silversmith
shop, Revere was responsible for both the workmanship and the quality of the metal alloy used. He employed numerous apprentices and journeymen to produce pieces ranging from simple spoons to magnificent full tea sets. His work, highly praised during his lifetime, is regarded as one of the outstanding achievements in American decora Revere also supplemented his income with other work. During the economic depression before the Revolution, Revere began his work as a copper plate engraver. He produced illustrations for books and magazines, business cards, political cartoons, bookplates, a song book and bills of fare for taverns. He also advertised as a dentist from 1768 to 1775. He not only cleaned teeth, but also wired in false teeth carved from walrus ivory or animal teeth. Contrary to popular myth, he did not make George Washington's false teeth. Fabricating a full set of dentures was beyond his ability.
...n Thomas Preston has portrayed the correct story. The reason for my decision is because unlike Paul Revere Captain Thomas Preston portrays a very detailed story on the events that occurred that day. He also admits to being at fault for some of the retched things that have occurred that day. While on the other hand Paul Revere was very one sided and only tried to portray the troops as bad men. Captain Thomas Preston even though only captain for the day, he made a difference in history.
Paul Revere’s great ride through the night to save the americans from the huge british force was a big piece of American history during that time. Many have written about Paul Revere but longfellow doesn't tell the whole story. Longfellow's poem doesn't tell the whole story but Paul’s letter does.
The book began with Paul Revere’s America. Paul Revere’s real name was Apollos Riviore. Paul Reveres name was later changed because of it being too hard to pronounce. He was born on the small island of Guernsey in the English channels but at age 12, he sailed to Boston on November 15, 1715. By 1722, he was a goldsmith in Boston. In 1729, Paul Revere married a named Deborah Hitchborn. He worked as an artisan and a silversmith. During this time, he was known to have amazing skills in both jobs. One of Paul Revere’s best designs was his print of the Boston Massacre in 1770. It helped to create an image of British tyranny and American virtue that still shapes memory of the massacre.
On April 19, 1775, British soldiers attacked the towns of Lexington and Concord. When the news reached West Springfield a company of minutemen composed of West Springfield’s citizens began the nearly one hundred mile march to the west on April 20th. Captain Enoch Chapin, First Lieutenant Samuel Fowler and Second Lieutenant Luke Day led fifty men westward to aid their fellow colonists. They were part of a larger regiment led by Colonel Patterson. At the end of their month long service, the minutemen returned home. A majority of the men would later re-enlist.
“The main goal of British troops was to capture rebel leaders Sam Adams & John Hancock”. As well as to abolish their weapons and ammunition. However, the horse rider warned the colonist “Paul Revere” and the militia was able hide their ammunition and weapons. Thus, also allowing Samuel Adams and John Hancock to
William Dawes is one of the two people that rode in the midnight ride to warn people that the British were coming. He was 30 years old when he did the ride. He also was a militiaman and a patriot. Not like his partner,Paul Revere, William Dawes wasn’t known for rambling on. He was chosen to do the midnight ride because his job as a tanner usually took him out of Boston.
Many famous people were involved in these battles. Paul Revere was a patriot who is well-known for his famous midnight ride.
Longfellow made it to where Paul Revere saw the lanterns first. The author of the historical account states,” While in Charlestown, he verified that the local ‘Sons of Liberty’ committee had seen the prearranged signals,” (131). This means that the Sons of Liberty saw the lanterns before Paul Revere. Longfellow wrote” He springs to the saddle, the bridle he turns/ But lingers and gaze, till full on his sight/ A second lamp in the belfry burns…” (131). Longfellow made it to were Paul Revere was the only one who saw the lanterns. This shows Longfellow changed it to make it seem like Paul Revere was the only one aware of the British coming by sea. Longfellow altered history to make Paul Revere look like more of a hero than he really was.
... He was renowned for his silversmithing, which was his most successful occupation. "He had a brilliant eye for form, a genious for invention, and a restless energy that expressed itself in the animation of his work. Two centuries later, his pieces are cherished equally for the touchmark of their maker and the vitality of his art"(15). By giving some insight into Paul Revere the man, rather than Paul Revere the legend, Fischer gives strength to his historical assertions.
As the story goes on it is the next morning, and attention is called to a man named John Parker. At this point the British soldiers along with General Gage were marching toward concord. When this occurred there were also minutemen or the American soldiers waiting there as well to engage in a battle. This is seen in the poem. The man tells John Parker to look outside his windows and to witness independence. He says this because both men believe that the American soldiers will win. It is to say that they have no doubt in there minds that they will win. Continuing on, as the British approached concord and so the American soldiers are told to line up in formation. This man asks for all the men of [President] Lincoln to start getting ready to fight. He mentions that through the wounds of this war liberty will be won, because these men know that some will die in order to win. The poet calls Prescott and Revere in hurry. He tells the other men such as Chelmsford, Littleton, Carlisle, and others to line up in formation.
The Revolutionary War was fought by average men against the tyrannical rule of the British Empire. This was when Americans fought for their independence against Britain. Paul Revere warned patriots about the British on April 18, 1775 and is well-known. However, a sixteen-year-old rode more than twice the distance as Paul Revere and in more dangerous conditions. On April 26, 1777, Sybil Ludington took a stand in history, because the British were attacking Danbury, Connecticut, and she rode 40 miles from Carmel to Farmers Mills to gather her father's militia.
Except Samuel joined them about halfway through the ride. All three of the men were captured. Samuel Prescott was able to escape right away but William Dawes and Paul Revere were there for a while but William got out after Samuel and Paul stayed until he was released. William wasn’t able to go to Concord even though he escaped because he lost his horse so that’s what ended his ride. When Samuel escaped he warned the town of Concord that the British were coming. He had to send the message because William and Paul were not able to escape or ride to Concord. So because of Samuel Prescott the message was delivered. If he didn’t escape and warn the town then the British would have went to Concord with a surprise attack wanting to take all the ammunition and weapons that the patriots were hiding. Samuel was the only patriot that reached Concord. Samuel Prescott isn’t given much credit for his accomplishments. But he was a big part of the midnight ride and and had an amazing success completing The Midnight Ride. If he didn’t escape prison and go to Concord then history would have been very much different. Samuel Prescott should get more credit because he changed history. He was only there because he was visiting his sick wife so thats why he joined the ride about halfway through. Its a good thing he did, so he was able to finish the
Paul Reveres Ride by David Hackett Fischer gives the interesting story behind who Paul Revere was and his famous ride. Fischer reveals the incorrect stories and shares who Paul Revere really was. This book also mentions a man named Thomas Gage. Thomas Gage who was a general, also played a role in Revere’s ride and also during that time period. There can be an assertion made that these two men, although different, both played major roles for their respected sides and in American history.
Paul Revere is mostly known for warning the Americans about the arrival of the British, but he was a hero long
Have you ever heard of Paul Revere? Many people remember Paul Revere for his famous story of him riding his horse through a town and warning everybody that the British are coming. Many have heard the poem of Revere and some have heard the letter. The poem is known to be not as credible as the letter.