"One If By Land, Two if By Sea."
Apr 18, 2015 20:26:55 #
Two hundred and forty years ago today, Paul Revere made his ride. What most people don't realize is that three men made the ride; Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
Apr 18, 2015 20:39:48 #
Loki wrote:
Two hundred and forty years ago today, Paul Revere made his ride. What most people don't realize is that three men made the ride; Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
I wonder if Dr. Prescott attended the casualties caused by the "horsewreck" prior to, or after completing the ride. I hope Dawes' horse wasn't seriously injured, or Dawes either.
Apr 18, 2015 20:46:26 #
Loki wrote:
Two hundred and forty years ago today, Paul Revere made his ride. What most people don't realize is that three men made the ride; Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
You mean it didn't happen like I heard it.
" Listen my children and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year.
" He said to his friend, "If the British march
By land or sea from the town to-night,
Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry arch
Of the North Church tower as a signal light,--
One if by land, and two if by sea;
And I on the opposite shore will be,
Ready to ride and spread the alarm
Through every Middlesex village and farm,
For the country folk to be up and to arm." "
Apr 18, 2015 20:48:54 #
son of witless wrote:
You mean it didn't happen like I heard it. br br ... (show quote)
That's right. Revere got stopped and busted, and Prescott got away and finished the ride. It's easier to find words that rhyme with "Revere," I suppose.
Apr 18, 2015 21:31:26 #
Loki wrote:
Two hundred and forty years ago today, Paul Revere made his ride. What most people don't realize is that three men made the ride; Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
Curious as to how Revere got such credit. Just for the rhyming effect or something else. Do you know the background?
Apr 18, 2015 21:33:20 #
Loki wrote:
That's right. Revere got stopped and busted, and Prescott got away and finished the ride. It's easier to find words that rhyme with "Revere," I suppose.
Paul sure was a busy guy. When he wasn't out riding horses he ran a silversmith shop, was married twice, and had 16 children.
Apr 18, 2015 21:36:31 #
fiatlux wrote:
Curious as to how Revere got such credit. Just for the rhyming effect or something else. Do you know the background?
See what kind of an epic you can write using words that rhyme with "Prescott." I believe that is why he was immortalized in the poem. It has to be at least a reason.
Apr 18, 2015 21:49:21 #
Loki wrote:
See what kind of an epic you can write using words that rhyme with "Prescott." I believe that is why he was immortalized in the poem. It has to be at least a reason.
It definitely appears that way, but I wonder if there is more to the story.
Apr 18, 2015 21:56:02 #
Loki wrote:
Two hundred and forty years ago today, Paul Revere made his ride. What most people don't realize is that three men made the ride; Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
WELL CRAP!!!! That blows up everything I was ever taught!!
Did ol Sam even yell "The British Are Coming?"
Apr 18, 2015 22:22:38 #
Loki wrote:
Two hundred and forty years ago today, Paul Revere made his ride. What most people don't realize is that three men made the ride; Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
Revere fell off his horse he was Drunk
Apr 19, 2015 04:54:06 #
fiatlux wrote:
It definitely appears that way, but I wonder if there is more to the story.
You mean to tell us they did not teach this over in Moscow? NO? Then no one is going to school you here.
Apr 19, 2015 04:55:03 #
Loki wrote:
See what kind of an epic you can write using words that rhyme with "Prescott." I believe that is why he was immortalized in the poem. It has to be at least a reason.
Fiatlux...Rod Riddle....he's BACK!
Apr 19, 2015 04:55:43 #
Loki wrote:
Two hundred and forty years ago today, Paul Revere made his ride. What most people don't realize is that three men made the ride; Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
The true story is that Revere only made a short part of the ride, and was intercepted and captured by a British patrol. Dawes and Prescott escaped. Dawes reportedly "fell off his horse," (a "horsewreck?" ), and Revere's ride was actually made by Dr. Samuel Prescott.
True all the way...but even then...the courage...!
Apr 19, 2015 06:16:43 #
tdsrnest wrote:
Revere fell off his horse he was Drunk
As usual, you are wrong. William Dawes is sometimes accused of that, as he is the one who had the "accident." Revere was stopped and detained be a British Patrol. Prescott is the one who actually did most of it.
Apr 19, 2015 07:19:09 #
tdsrnest wrote:
Revere fell off his horse he was Drunk
I know why you dislike him. He was at the original Tea Party. You know, the one they ran in Boston.
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