Paul Revere's Ride
by David Hackett Fischer
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Book Reviews of Paul Revere's Ride
Book Review: One of the most readable history books
Summary: 5 Stars
I was "forced" to read this book for an American colonial history class in college some years ago. I am so very, very grateful that it was assigned. It is one of the best history -- nay, one of the best *books* I have ever read.The book is meticulously researched and extremely thorough. Hackett's history of Paul Revere, British General Gage and all the surrounding times, people, places and events pulls together what was happening just prior to the Revolutionary War.
Not only is it wonderful as a history book, but it's a fun and interesting read; if all history books were so interesting, fewer history students would be bored.
Hackett takes Revere's ride, which has reached near-mythical proportions in America, and makes it real without losing any of the wonder of the event itself. An incredible read.
Book Review: Exceptional history of one of our less told events
Summary: 5 Stars
Ironically while Paul Revere's ride is a well known historical event, and the subject of one of the greatest epic poems of all time, very little is actually known about the events of April 19,1775. David Hackett Fisher does an amazing job of building up to the fatal events and gives a strong background which shows he did his research. Little known historical events that built up to the fateful events on April 19 are given a complete examination and the tenor of the times are built up excellently.
This is the rare type of book that manages to be both very educational, even for adults while at the same time being a highly readable and entertaining book. Fisher makes all of the participants seem as real, flesh and blood individuals. This is one of the premiere Revolutionary War histories of recent times.
Book Review: A fascinating and detailed book!
Summary: 5 Stars
David Hackett certainly did his research! I thought this book would be a boring, dry account of Paul Revere, but it was fabulous! He gives some great detail and insight into the events leading up to the battles at Lexington & Concord, and then spends the majority of the book on those two "battles"-if thats what they can be called. It mostly details the events in the Boston area, not colony-wide, in extraordinary detail. It's fascinating. He debunks tons of myths and parts of it are acually very funny. I thought it was great and cannot recommend it enough. I am now on a "revolutionary war reading kick," all started by this book. For another great read...but about the entire revolutionary period and war, read "George Washington's War" by Robert Leckie. It's just as good!Book Review: Thoroughly enjoyable--Reads like a novel
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked this book up because I had been tasked with doing a lecture on Paul Revere and whether or not he actually made his famous ride. I could not have done any better than this one. The book is chock full of interesting facts, and is one of those that is difficult to put down. I have read many history books, some of which are really dry, but this reads more like a novel, hooks your interest from the beginning and keeps delivering. It relates not only the historical facts, but the human (and often amusing) side of events surrounding the famous "midnight ride" and the beginning of the American Revolution. When I give my talk on the subject, people inevitably ask me to recommend a book or want to know where I found such great information, and I always give credit to this book. I highly recommend it.Book Review: Riveting account of the first sparks of the Revolution
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was a real surprise and fantastic read, especially for those who are Amercian History buffs. The action moves along at a good clip, with excellent maps provided along the way. I was struck by three themes: the impact that one individual (Paul Revere) can have on historical events; the tragic consequences of poor leadership (General Gage); and what was truly incredible about the early American patriots -- their ability to mobilize so quickly and effectively, despite having no formal military training. You may think you know these details already from your early school history books -- Fischer's account of these events will show you what you've been missing.Finally, I recommend reading this in the fall if you're really missing New England!