Paul Revere's Ride
by David Hackett Fischer
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Book Reviews of Paul Revere's Ride
Book Review: Wonderful Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of those early American stories that is a must for anyone interested. The author does a superb job of staying to the facts, showing us who Revere was, who else was part of the story and does so in such detail, normally overdone by most, that reading this one book would qualify someone to teach a course on the topic.
The reason why the reader does not get caught up in the laborious detail is because the author is so good at keeping it a story that flows from one chapter to the other.
My only criticism about this book and others like it, is that I wish, one day, the maps that are being referenced were not attached to the book so that referencing the maps were not such a pain. I know most of you are probably not as compulsive about this, but I love following "the trail" in real time as well as my imagination.
If you have any interest in the topic, this is a great one.
Book Review: Both Detailed and Gripping
Summary: 5 Stars
I happened to grow up on the road that Paul Revere road down -- well, one of them. My family spent a few years on Virginia Rd. in Lincoln, Mass. We lived right across the street from Hartwell Farms, where the Minutemen apparently stopped on their ride. Every year on April 19 we would get out of bed (this was the early 1960's) and watch the re-enactment of Paul Revere and The Minutemen. Down the road, at Rte. 2A there's a stone marker in a place that used to be an ice cream stand (might still be) where Revere was captured. When I picked up this book, I thought: what else is there to learn? Turns out...quite a bit. This is detailed, rich history. If you read "1776" and enjoy books along those lines, you'll relish in both the broader context of the build-up to the war and you'll savor the details of Revere, the pursuit and battles to Concord and the bloody, ugly return. This is a wonderful book. Period.Book Review: A thoughtful portrayal of a revolutionary.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is written in a narrative style that makes it an easy and enjoyable armchair read, but is cited well enough to merit classification as a scholarly work.
The author addresses the popular legends of Paul Revere and their origins, while painting a portrait of an individual who is more complex and more intimately involved in the early days of revolution than even the most embellished legends suggest.
If I have a criticism of the book, it is that it tries to be a biography of Paul Revere and a retelling of the battles of Lexington and Concord. While the reader finds out that all are, in fact, intertwined, the detour detracts from the narrative flow of Revere's story. That said, the account of the opening shots of the American Revolution is riveting in its own right.
Despite this criticism, I would recommend this book to others without reservation.
Book Review: Read this book even if you have to read by lantern!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read a book by this author at the suggestion of a park ranger at Bowman's Hill and Tower in PA. I read about Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware to fight the Hessians at Trenton. Now I'm hooked on this author! The books read like fiction and you can't put them down. However, they're all heavily documented, researched and footnoted. Even most of the footnotes are interesting! I haven't been in school in many years but I'm learning more about American history than I ever learned in a class. I always thought Paul Revere was a middle-class silversmith who somehow was involved in the notification of individual citizens in the middle of the night. Was I surprised to learn of the planning and intrigue that was involved in the beginning of our Revolution. It's a great book and contains information all Americans should know.Book Review: Excellent Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Fischer writes exceptionally well. He smoothly conveys the life of Paul Revere, and the events leading up to and following the famous night of April 18, 1775. Throughout the book, we see how Paul Revere was more than just a mere messenger that alerted the people around Massachusetts. He was a strong member of society, a businessman, a determined and faithful American, and a gentleman. His journey did not make him the man he was, but rather the journey was a catalyst that exemplified the character and standards that he firmly adhered to no matter the situation. Revere is remembered today because of his famous ride, but that is not all there is to the man he was. Through the text, we can see that Paul Revere exemplified the majority of the citizens then and how their determination and perseverance allowed for the Revolution's success.