From Lanterns to Liberty: the story of Midnight Rider Paul Revere (From Lanterns to Liberty the Story of Midnight Rider Paul Revere)

On the night of April 18, 1775, a dark-eyed, Boston silversmith galloped into history on what might have been the most frightening night of his life...the eve of the American Revolution! Today, Paul Revere is an American icon, but who was this man we so affectionately know as Paul Revere? What really happened to Paul Revere and the midnight express riders on the night of April 18, 1775? Was he really arrested by the Redcoat patrols? Did he complete his mission? What did he know about those signal lanterns at the Old North Church, and why was he carrying a trunk full of papers across Lexington Green just prior to the shot heard round the world? From Lanterns To Liberty catapults the reader into the middle of the action on this historic night and reveals the answers to these intriguing questions. The spellbinding story of Paul Revere and the midnight express riders is riveting and remarkable. It is a passionate slice of the American persona that every person should know! An Activity Guide to accompany From Lanterns to Liberty is available for teachers and parents.The guide includes ten activities with instructions for students and teachers. The Activity Guide can be downloaded from: www.seidlitzeducation.com.