Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer
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Book Reviews of Paul Revere's Ride
Book Review: You mean Revere had more than one ride?
Summary: 5 Stars
What a joy it was to read this book, and another of Fischer's books; Washington's Crossing. Written in narrative storytelling fashion, the book moves briskly--but with urgency. I will save the long reviews for the top 500 writers here at Amazon, but I found this book to be extremely satisfying. I have listened to many history buffs and history professors argue whether Paul Revere was a true founding father, or just a great patriot of the time. Whatever their prevailing opinions, Revere was an extraordinarily brave individual who's continued participation helped change the course of our history. We know him for his one ride. Read the book to learn why that ride was only one of his minor accomplishments.Book Review: The Shots Heard Round the World
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up this book shortly after visiting the Lexington - Concord Battle Sight and associated sights. I read 3 or 4 other books on Lexington Concorde and none could hold a candle to this one. Paul Revere's Ride is a wonderful guide through the first shots of the revolution. The maps, photographs, insight, and supporting bibliographic information are of the highest quality and immensely helpful. The book instilled in me a new understanding and appreciation for the people and their struggles. I would rank this as the top book of the many that I read in 2000, and a must read for anyone seeking an understanding of the causes and people who fought for and formed our great nation.Book Review: Fischer book on Revere a revelation
Summary: 5 Stars
I just loved this book. I've always been fascinated with history, particularly American, but usually find historical narratives ponderous. That's why this book was such a treat. It was scholarly, yet read like a best-selling novel. I don't know which aspect of Fischer's work I enjoyed more - the debunking of so many heretofore accepted facts about this momentous time, or the absolutely fascinating anecdotes interspersed in the narrative, e.g. - the frail old man, shooting at the Redcoats as they marched past his house, and then shot and bayoneted and left for dead, yet living another 18 years to age 96! Wonderful stuff. I intend to read it again and again.Book Review: A great story wonderfully told.
Summary: 5 Stars
A marvelous blend of scholarship and literary talent. The author's love for this subject comes through in every page. He sets the stage for the conflict beautifully, using contemporary descriptions and writings to help us understand the personalities and inner conflicts of his two main subjects (Revere and Gage); and through them to explain the larger clash between cultures and ideas. He uses detail to paint a picture of the time and particularly of the days surrounding the battles of Lexington and Concord but consistently avoids the trap of cataloguing detail for its own sake. This book is truly a great read---exciting, thought provoking, enlightening.Book Review: If the American Revolution interests you, you must read this
Summary: 5 Stars
I read reviews about this book and they all said the same thing--riveting, thriller, etc. To my utter astonishment, it's true! The level of detail should be render the book completely boring, but Fischer puts the information together in such a well-written manner that it truly reads like a novel. There were chapters where I literally couldn't put it down. And I learned so much about the origins and first battles of the Revolutionary War.In addition, having relatives from the period and region, I actually saw names I recognize. It's very interesting to encounter an ancestor in this manner.