Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer
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Book Reviews of Paul Revere's Ride
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!
Book Review: Well-balanced and well researched
Summary: 5 Stars
So many books about historical figures and events are dumbed down and border on fiction. This book isn't in that category. This is no mere biography of Paul Revere. David Hackett Fisher has clearly spent years researching primary sources and writing an engaging, yet scholarly book. Fisher paints a vivid picture of the people, places and events in and around Massachusetts that brought about the "shot heard 'round the world." It treats the British fairly, explaining their circumstances and background. Perhaps the book's most compelling chapter is the epilogue, which ties up loose ends and illustrates the enduring legacy left by the cast of characters brought to life in the book. Thought-provoking, enlightening and worth every moment spent reading it.Book Review: Wonderful!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed this book so much and it read like a novel. I've always like to read about the R war in October and happened to read this then. Maybe it has to do with old school days. This story had a lot of interesting facts about day to day life and the fact about he yelled the redcoats were coming, not the British are coming since most colonist thought of themselves as British. Plus when the redcoats were marching to Concord and some were thirsty and tried to get water from wells and were shot at. Just little things like that makes history alive and colorful instead of dry with lots of dates and men in funny clothes. So for those of you who want to read an interesting segment of this war this is one of the books to read.