Sybil ludington's midnight ride book

She is in the same cemetery as her father henry ludington. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride by marsha amstel, ellen beier. Sybil ludington lived to the age of 77, dying on february 26 th, 1839. Sybil ludington s story is extremely interesting as it was only published in 1880, over 100 years after her famous ride. Star, for company, sybil rides off into the perilous night and changes the course of the american revolution. Daughter of a colonel in the revolutionary fight, sybil is inspired by her fathers courage to alert his 400. Her exact words were, the british are burning danbury. Sybil was born in 1761 in what was then known as fredericksburg, and is now known as the ludingtonville section of the town of kent, new york.

Click to read more about sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own history by marsha amstel. The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to. Sybil ludington rsquo s midnight ride save to list other books you. Sybil ludington has been celebrated as the female paul revere because of her ride through putnam and dutchess counties to warn the militia that british troops were burning danbury, connecticut. Her office is in putnam valley, new york, and her favorite activities include walking, snowshoeing, and kayakingvery near the route that sybil ludington rode so long ago. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own historypaperback women heroes of the american revolution. Two of ludington s grandchildren privately published an account of her ride in 1907, which added to the story. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own history by marsha. Sybil ludington s midnight ride by marsha amstel, 9781575054568, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

Berton braley writes a poem, sybil ludingtons ride, in the style of longfellows midnight ride of paul revere poem 1863 to recount my ride. Sybil ludington, american revolutionary war heroine, remembered for her valiant role in defense against british attack. Interest level grades 25 age level 8 10 reading level 3. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride book by marsha amstel thriftbooks. The story of sybil ludington s ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the american.

Widowed rancher janie smithwick is too busy paying. Aug 16, 2019 the earliest report of sybil s ride we have is from over a century later, an 1880 account in a book named history of the city of new york. Sybil rode through the countryside to alert the patriots with the cry of muster at ludington s. Buy a cheap copy of sybil ludington s midnight ride book by marsha amstel. The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to. Ellen beier the story of sybil ludington s ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the american revolution. The story of sybil ludington s ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the. Most people have heard or read the poem, the midnight ride of paul revere, by henry wadsworth longfellow. Ludington was the daughter of henry ludington, a new york militia officer and later an aide to gen. Well, you might have if longfellow had chosen a different subject. The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the.

Sybil ludington rode a total of 40 miles twenty miles more than paul reveres ride and warned the approximately 400 militiamen who gathered at the ludington residence to fight the british under her fathers command. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride book questions by rebecca. Sybil s ride was similar to the one famously performed by paul revere, though she rode more than twice the distance of revere and was just 16 years old at the time. Overview on a dark, cold, and rainy night in april 1777, sybil ludington sets out on a journey to warn american soldiers that danger is headed their way. And sybil ludingtonthe young woman who has gone down in history as a female version of paul revere, riding through the. In 1777, sybil ludington, the daughter of a colonel in the continental army, rides her horse though the night to gather her fathers militia and bring word to the patriots that the british plan to burn the town of danbury. Sybil ludington s midnight ride is a historic story. Paul revere, for instance, wasnt the only one on the midnight ride. Sybil ludingtons story is extremely interesting as it was only published in 1880, over 100 years after her famous ride. Revolutionary war hero the female paul revere sybil.

In this picture book, 16yearold sybil ludington races along the dark forest road on her horse, star, proving herself a brave patriot. Jun 19, 2018 even still, sybils story took hold with certain segments of the population. Apr 26, 2017 paul revere, for instance, wasnt the only one on the midnight ride. According to accounts generally attributed to the ludington. On a dark, cold, and rainy night in april 1777, sybil ludington sets out on a. This book contains an authors note that can be a great introduction to this book.

On april 26, 1777, in patterson now ludington, ny, colonel ludington received w. Thats the story of sixteenyearold sybil ludingtons famous midnight ride. Amstel has written a winner in sybil ludington s midnight ride. Ellen beier the story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the american revolution. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride 2001 edition open library. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own history by. Ludington, the story goes, determined a midnight ride was warranted one which would be twice as long as reveres, through more hostile terrain, and arguably in an area with more people still loyal to the crown. He owned about 229 acres of undeveloped land in what is today new york. I have students orally read aloud during small group instruction. Again, it mentioned the dramatic ride of the colonels daughter. The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the american revolution.

The story of sybil ludington s ride on horseback to. They have already attacked a nearby town, and it is up to sixteenyearold sybil to make sure that she reaches the american soldier. Lamb said she had gotten her information from the family and had used a wide array of correspondence and interviews with private individuals, as well as genealogical references. The true story of sybils bravery and perseverance are faithfully related by marsha amstels appealing text and ellen beiers finely crafted. I enjoyed reading this book to my eight year old nephew who was in awe of the help sybil was to her family and our soldiers. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own history pdf. Sybil ludington s midnight ride on my own history amstel, marsha, beier, ellen on. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride is a historic story. Sybil ludington april 5, 1761 february 26, 1839 is celebrated as a heroine of the american revolutionary war. In 1907, a biography called colonel henry ludington was published by henry ludingtons grandchildren, charles h. Civil war drummer boy based on a true storypaperback.

In this period, ludingtons story is nowhere to be found in other histories of the new. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride by marsha amstel, ellen. In 1777, two years after paul reveres famous midnight ride, 16yearold sybil ludington makes her mark on american history. At age 16, she reportedly rode to alert militia forces in the towns of putnam county, new york, and danbury, connecticut, of the approach of british forces on the night of april 26, 1777, like paul revere her story was first published in 1880 by local historian martha lamb, to. Sybil ludington s midnight ride by marsha amstel, 2001, scholastic inc.

Sybil ludington was born on april 5, 1761, in fredericksburg, new york, the eldest of 12 children of henry and abigail ludington. See more ideas about history, women in history and american revolutionary war. Instead we have this book, that tells the true story of a sixteen year old girl who rode through the cold, rainy night in the woods of connecticut to rally soldiers to the defense of danbury, which was being burned by british troops in 1777. Sybil ludington american revolutionary war heroine.

The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride by marsha amstel overdrive. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride king county library system. But few have heard the poem, sybil ludingtons ride, by berton braley. Jul 22, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.

Sybil ludingtons midnight ride lerner publishing group. The following is a book excerpt from a biography on the life of sybils father henry ludington written by johnson willis fletcher, 18571931. Ludington s ride on april 26, 1777, sybil ludington rode her horse star 40 miles 64 km through the night in putnam county, new york, to warn approximately 400 militiamen under her father s command that british troops were planning to attack danbury, connecticut, 8 where the continental army had a supply depot. May 24, 2016 little known facts about american history sybil ludington. I have students orally read aloud during small group. Even still, sybils story took hold with certain segments of the population. Sybil ludington became famous for her ride to warn the patriot militia of the british coming, similar to that of paul revere, but sybil was only 16 years old. While sybil has rightfully become a legendary american, many aspects of her life have become exaggerated. Sybil ludington s famous night ride is mentioned in the book colonel henry ludington. At approximately 9 pm on this day in 1777, sybil, the. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride by marsha amstel goodreads. In 1777, living in what is now new york, sybil, her colonel father, and her family are patriots, fighting against the british in the revolutionary war. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own history amstel, marsha, beier, ellen on.

That s the story of sixteenyearold sybil ludington s famous midnight ride. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride king county library. Worksheet 2 vocabulary and editing lesson plan the story of paul reveres midnight ride is a well known one. The course of this hilly road race approximates sybils historic ride, and finishes near her statue at carmel, new york. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride by marsha amstel, 9781575054568, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Marsha amstels depiction of sybil ludington will give boys and girls positive influences to emulate. A memoir, written by willis fletcher johnson in 1907.

Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Sybil ludingtons famous night ride is mentioned in the book colonel henry ludington. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride book by marsha amstel. The story of sybil ludington s ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the american revolution. The story of sybil ludingtons ride on horseback to rouse american soldiers to fight against the british who were attacking danbury, connecticut during the american. Sybil ludington was a 16yearold midnight rider who set out to rally the american troops in defense of a british attack. While sybil has rightfully become a legendary americ. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about sybil ludingtons midnight ride on my own history by marsha amstel.

Sybil ludingtons midnight ride by marsha amstel, 2001, scholastic inc. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. They have already attacked a nearby town, and it is up to sixteenyearold sybil to make sure that she reaches the american soldiers before the british do. But once tyler gets janie aloneheld tight in his arms, pressed against his hard muscled body, burning with desirethe widow realizes that some rules, like. Sybils father 17391817 was a prominent figure in fredericksburghe had taken part in the battle of lake george in 1755 and served in the french and indian war. On the night of april 26, 1777, colonel henry ludington, father of 12, veteran of the frenchindian war, and commander of the militia in duchess county, new york, just across the state. Today in mighty girl history, sybil ludington an inspiring yet little known hero of the american revolutionary war was born in 1761. A readable account of one heroine of the american revolution. As a rule, janie should be dating a man her own age, like her handsome neighbor rohnnot the twentyfouryear old ranch hand he employs. Sybil ludingtons ride was more than twice the distance of. George washington had allowed sybils father, colonel henry ludington, and his men to return home to plant their spring crops. Sybil ludingtons midnight ride nc kids digital library. See more ideas about history, american revolution and women in history.

Today in mighty girl history, 16yearold sybil ludington became a hero of the american revolutionary war. This book contains an author s note that can be a great introduction to this book. Jul 1, 2014 to accompany the july 3rd, 2014 episode of the history chicks podcast. Our booksource team is working remotely and available to answer questions, create price quotes and place book orders. On a dark, cold, and rainy night in april 1777, sybil ludington sets out on a journey to warn american soldiers that danger is headed their way. Marsha amstel s depiction of sybil ludington will give boys and girls positive influences to emulate. While sybil has rightfully become a legendary american.