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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” first appeared in print in a Boston newspaper on December 18, 1860; later in the January 1861 issue of The Atlantic Monthly; and finally in Tales of a Wayside Inn in the fall of 1863. The text for this recording is The Landlord’s Tale and was taken from a 1915 printing of Tales of a Wayside Inn. In addition to the audio recording of the poem, you will also receive a 13-page educational PDF called “Paul Revere’s Ride – The Real Story” that tells the true story of Revere’s Ride. It includes a map of the ride, the full text of the poem, and photos taken along the route.

“Paul Revere’s Ride” Audio Sample

“Paul Revere’s Ride” is read by Phil Rosenthal. Mr. Rosenthal is a nationally renowned singer, songwriter, recording artist and record producer. He has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and the White House and, as the lead singer and guitarist in the bluegrass band The Seldom Scene, received a Grammy nomination for his work on Scene 20. Mr. Rosenthal’s audio recordings for children, under the label American Melody, have garnered wide acclaim including awards from the Parents’ Choice Foundation, American Library Association and other organizations. Listen to a sample below.

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