"Many people have heard of Paul Revere's famous ride. But this brave and talented patriot was involved in many other aspects of colonial American life. The father of eleven children, Revere worked as a dentist and was a highly talented silversmith. The Navy even used copper from his copper mill for the bottoms of their ships. After helping to start the Sons of Liberty, Revere and the group staged the Boston Tea Party. But Revere's midnight ride will go down as a pivotal point in American history. Primary sources, sidebars, and a timeline bring this easy-to-read text to life."--Provided by publisher.