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In his magnificent interpretation of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow s poem, Christopher Bing seamlessly weaves history and imagination into a rich portrait of an American hero. A meticulous researcher, Bing includes material that provides texture to history, maps that follow the British campaign to quell the rebellious citizenry, as well as…

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A timeless 1860 classic, given fresh vision with illustrations and complementary documents on the 1775 Patriot’s Ride by Christopher Bing.

This book not only brings the history of this period to life, but also the importance of Longfellow himself as a period storyteller and poet. This book illuminates key events in American history that make one want to learn even more.

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