If you want to know whether the British came by land or by sea, you can read Longfellow's poem, Paul Revere's Ride. But reader beware: Longfellow used poetic license and played a bit with the facts. To learn the real story, read the poem, and listen to an interpretive reading, visit the River Cities site created by Ross School students at ross.pvt.k12.ny.us/boston/revere.htm. For more facts about the events of April 18, 1775, check out www.city-net.com/~davekle/revere.htm. And if you'd like to read a parody about the real hero that night, read "The Midnight Ride of William Dawes" written by Helen Moore at www.colorpro.com/wmdawes/theride.html.