So begins one of the most stirring poems in American Literature, brought
vividly to life in this breathtaking new edition by a master of
picture-book illustration. Ted Rand's moonlit vision captures the swift,
rhythmic gait of Longfellow's words and the drama of Revere's brave ride
as he gallops from town to farm, sounding the call to rise and arm
against the British. The story unfolds in memorable pictorial images:
Revere's anxious wait on the shore, the two lights in the belfry of the
Old North Church, Concord Bridge in the early morning hours. The mixture
of history, art, and poetry results in a book as gorgeous to behold as
its message is inspiring to all who love freedom.