Longfellow's poem is a secondhand source in the story of Paul Revere. Written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this poem describes the ride of Paul Revere. He tells of everything Paul Revere sees, each town he goes through, and what time he enter each village. Although being incredibly detailed and descriptive, the poem is still a secondhand source. It is not written by an individual that witnessed the event. The ending is mostly ambiguous, apart from the fact that it writes that the British fled from the battle. The poem also mentions Paul Revere’s thoughts. This poem also makes it seem like Paul Revere is the only hero of his time.
