I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode or Not

by Richard Shenkman

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Exposes myths and illusions concerning American history.

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Interesting take on History attempting to debunk the stories of America's heroes.
Interesting for an alternate view, but don't believe a word of it.

May 19, 2014 (Edited)

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Genres: History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Reference
DDC/MDS: 973 — History & geography History of North America United States
LCC: E178.6 .S46 — History of the United States United States History General
BISAC: HIS HISTORY General
FIC FICTION Romance Historical Regency

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