Paul Revere and the Minute Men
by , is written with the clear purpose of bringing Revere and the early days of the American Revolution to life in terms that a child can comprehend, and succeeds in combining accuracy with warmth and charm. The book is good history and good reading, with a great deal in it besides the famous ride. The illustrations, by Norman Price, are quiet but pleasant. This book and the following are the liveliest we’ve seen of Random House’s Landmark Books, a new series devoted to high points in American history.