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The Revolutionary Paul Revere
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“Quick in the saddle and fast out of town.” Watch one of America’s most remarkable heroes come alive through fast-paced prose and gripping storytelling.
He’s Famous for his Ride. He’s Essential for So Much More.
The story of Paul Revere is the story of the American Revolution.
Always smack dab in the thick of things, he was an ordinary citizen living in extraordinarily turbu ...more
He’s Famous for his Ride. He’s Essential for So Much More.
The story of Paul Revere is the story of the American Revolution.
Always smack dab in the thick of things, he was an ordinary citizen living in extraordinarily turbu ...more
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Such an excellent book. Well worth checking out for all!
Have you ever wondered about the back story of one of America's greatest revolutionary heroes? Then The Revolutionary Paul Revere by Joel J. Miller is the book for you. It's an irreverent look at an American hero who always seemed to be in the thick of things.
The book is a quick and easy read that follows the life of Paul Revere from the immigration of his father, Apollos, in 1716 to Revere's death in 1818. Miller highlights every day events in Revere's life that propelled him into the limelight ...more
The book is a quick and easy read that follows the life of Paul Revere from the immigration of his father, Apollos, in 1716 to Revere's death in 1818. Miller highlights every day events in Revere's life that propelled him into the limelight ...more
I got about 1/3 of the way through. It was surprisingly interesting (I don't usually care for straight history books), but am having an attack of sciatica and require lighter reading to soothe me. A pity, since I'm now leading our book club and it's this month's selection. I may finish it later . No, I won't. Too many other books on my to be read list. A distressing accompaniment to old age is a cumpulsion to be honest, even with myself. I miss self-illusion.
I have to admit that this book sat on my shelf for some time before I finally cracked it open. When I did, I wondered why I'd waited so long. This is a book that deserves to stand alongside other books about the era, such as [[ASIN:1400032539 His Excellency: George Washington]], and [[ASIN:0375705244 Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation]].
Joel Miller's telling of the life of Paul Revere is a tale long overdue. Maybe other books have been written about Paul R., but if so I'm not aware ...more
Joel Miller's telling of the life of Paul Revere is a tale long overdue. Maybe other books have been written about Paul R., but if so I'm not aware ...more
I accepted this book for review on a whim. It was about early American history (which I love!) and they seem to be few and far between sometimes – so I jumped on this one…and I was NOT disappointed. This book gives a great in-depth look at the Revere family (formerly Rivoire) from Paul’s father, Apollos, through the end of the great American hero’s life. You get an inside look at events such as the Boston Massacre, Tea Party, battles of Lexington and Concord, the various taxations, etc. Everyone
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I didn't think this was a serious book. It is written in a breezy, glib manner using present day vernacular and slang to describe events that occurred centuries ago. The author even made up new words, ie 'shored it' evidently meaning to 'take to the shore, or walking on the beach'. I suppose if you are a callow teenager you might appreciate the language. But I kept looking for the first time he would use 'awesome' to describe a lunch or 'cool dude' to describe Paul Revere. I couldn't torture mys
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For someone interested in one of the heroes of the American Revolution, but only knows Paul Revere from the poem or his silversmith business, this book is highly recommended. It's a quick, easy read with short, fast-moving chapters that keep the action moving. The book is told in a more modern language than what you get from most historical biographies, but for me, that helped hold my interest.
More than a midnight ride
I found it amazing that I knew so little of Paul Revere, other than his famous ride and being a silversmith. He did so many varied things in his life that this is definitely worth reading. I would have given it 5-stars except I didn't like the use of Olde English in much of the writing.
I found it amazing that I knew so little of Paul Revere, other than his famous ride and being a silversmith. He did so many varied things in his life that this is definitely worth reading. I would have given it 5-stars except I didn't like the use of Olde English in much of the writing.
More information than I had patience for!!!!
A very well written book about an amazing man. I had no idea just how much he did in his life. Truely an unforgettable read.
Easy/interesting overview of the life of Paul Revere. From his early life, his first & second marriages, his famous ride, his war years & his amazing work years, he led a truly interesting life.
This book gives us a fuller picture of the life of Paul Revere.
Quite simply, this book illuminates the life and times of a great man.
Paul Revere was a key player in the American Revolution, but he was also a family man and an expert and innovative craftsman. This was a good accounting of Revere's life and times.
The writer Joel Miller’s biography of Paul Revere is a readable book that demonstrates the statement that can be paraphrase on the back of the book that is more to Revere’s life than “his famous ride.” Miller, often times breaks the third wall between author and reader and chats with the reader. For example, describing how the Boston “Massacre” was memorialized in Boston in 1771, Miller paraphrases the Boston Gazette as saying after the memorial, “everyone went home.” Miller then adds “in more w
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For someone who has no knowledge of America’s freedom struggle, “The Revolutionary Paul Revere’, is fast paced biography that not only talks about one of the most important patriots but also educates the reader on the start of the American freedom struggle The focus of the novel is Paul Revere, who is probably most known for his role as the express rider, who on one very famous midnight ride , awoke every house from Boston to Lexington and informed them about the approaching red coats. The story
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A poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow recounts Revere's famous ride to alert the colonists that the British were coming, but there is so much more to know about this American revolutionary. Thankfully, Miller saw fit to write it all down for you in this dramatic and engaging new biography.
The book opens in 1797, with Revere as an old man writing to Reverend Jeremy Belknap, a minister, historian, and secretary of the Massachusetts Historical Society, in which Revere fulfills his promise to provid ...more
The book opens in 1797, with Revere as an old man writing to Reverend Jeremy Belknap, a minister, historian, and secretary of the Massachusetts Historical Society, in which Revere fulfills his promise to provid ...more
Paul Revere always makes me think of my fifth and sixth grade teacher. I was in a combination class and had the same three teachers for three years in a row but my "home room" teacher for two of those years was a fan of the arts. Everything she taught ended up going back to the arts.
When it came time to learn about Paul Revere, of course she read us the the famous poem but she also spoke of his work as a silver smith and the famous portrait of him painted by John Singleton Copley. In the paintin ...more
When it came time to learn about Paul Revere, of course she read us the the famous poem but she also spoke of his work as a silver smith and the famous portrait of him painted by John Singleton Copley. In the paintin ...more
Just about everyone knows (or used to know) the story of Paul Revere's midnight ride: one if by land and two if by sea, and "the British are coming" and all that. But few know the rest of good ol' Paul's story. Unfortunately, it would appear there's not much else to know. Ostensibly, this book is about Paul Revere but it's more about the Revolutionary War in the Boston area and Paul's contributions to it... even if it was just that he was working most of the time and ran a few errands.
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The many rôles of Paul Revere
The story of Paul Revere (1734-1818) is the story of the American Revolution. His midnight ride (18 April 1775) – warning of the advance of the British Army leading to the battles of Lexington and Concord - continues to be regarded as a stirring patriotic symbol. But who was Paul Revere? What other roles did he have during these turbulent times?
In this book, Mr Miller describes the life, times and rôles of Paul Revere and his family. Paul Revere was to some extent an ...more
The story of Paul Revere (1734-1818) is the story of the American Revolution. His midnight ride (18 April 1775) – warning of the advance of the British Army leading to the battles of Lexington and Concord - continues to be regarded as a stirring patriotic symbol. But who was Paul Revere? What other roles did he have during these turbulent times?
In this book, Mr Miller describes the life, times and rôles of Paul Revere and his family. Paul Revere was to some extent an ...more
The Revolutionary Paul Revere by Joel J. Miller is an essential biography for any Founding Fathers collection. Paul Revere is best known for his midnight ride made famous by Longfellow's poem, but Revere played a vital role in America's quest for independence. He didn't have family ties going back to the Mayflower like John and Sam Adams nor was he wealthy like George Washington or Thomas Jefferson. Revere's story is that of the everyman who was angered by the unfair British taxes and practices
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I have a keen interest in the Revolutionary War and the history of the United States' founding, so the subject matter of this book was right up my alley. I found the writing style of the book to be extremely accessible. Through much of the book, I felt as though Paul's history was being recounted to me through oral tradition versus a history text. There were copious references, but the subject of the book was delivered with a wink and a smile. The short chapter vignettes were perfect for a quick
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Very approachable history
The Revolutionary Paul Revere is a great history for newbies to the Revolutionary War's history as well as a solid history for those that are more well read.
Joel J. Miller begins his history with Paul Revere's father, Apollos Rivoire, a French Huegonot who fled to Boston for religious freedom as an indentured servant. Miller follows the family and weaves into the narrative the complex and often tense relationship between England and its American colonies.
Despite the very ...more
The Revolutionary Paul Revere is a great history for newbies to the Revolutionary War's history as well as a solid history for those that are more well read.
Joel J. Miller begins his history with Paul Revere's father, Apollos Rivoire, a French Huegonot who fled to Boston for religious freedom as an indentured servant. Miller follows the family and weaves into the narrative the complex and often tense relationship between England and its American colonies.
Despite the very ...more
This was a great book except for a couple of small but bothersome issues. One of the issues is the date format used by the author. He uses a '9 September 1787' had it been something like '9th of September, 1787'. The other issue is the way he used modern term to refer to the text. He should have stuck to the same period speak.
The book covers the entire life of Paul Revere including his Grand Father's indentured service to escape his country. Paul Revere had an incredible life. He did everything ...more
The book covers the entire life of Paul Revere including his Grand Father's indentured service to escape his country. Paul Revere had an incredible life. He did everything ...more
Paul Revere's story has always been one of my most beloved times in history, and during the American revolution no less, one of my favorite eras. I truly appreciated this beautifully written documentation of Revere's story. Regardless that I already do, in fact, have a great vast knowledge of Revere and the revolution and our country's history, this book was still amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't think you need to have "no knowledge" of American history to find this book interesting,
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A really well written biography. Miller makes Revere's life exciting yet very down-to-earth. The book was incredibly readable and I loved the inclusion of quotations directly from Paul Revere's personal memoirs.
I began reading this book to learn more about Revere so that I could adequately adjudicate the 2011 Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essay Contest. Miller's account is informative, witty, and I learned more than I thought imaginable about Revere's role in the forming ...more
I began reading this book to learn more about Revere so that I could adequately adjudicate the 2011 Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essay Contest. Miller's account is informative, witty, and I learned more than I thought imaginable about Revere's role in the forming ...more
Great overview of Revere's life, including info on his parents, as well as the events in Boston (and Mass. in general) leading up to and after the US Revolution. The language was a little informal for the subject matter (e.g. "he went and saw his dad" instead of "father") but this wasn't too distracting because it had a smooth, conversational tone. An easy read for someone that wants to know more about Revere but doesn't want to get bogged down in too much detail or difficult language.
A Recommended Read! When we think of the Revolutionary War, one small section of that is the midnight ride of Paul Revere. That one small action seems to be all most textbooks used in school give us, a rather one dimensional picture. Joel J. Miller changes our view of the man in The Revolutionary Paul Revere and brings out the multidimensional man who aided and abetted the founding fathers. To view this review in its entirety, please visit http://thereadersroundtable.com/nonfi...
What a great writer of history Joel Miller is. Nothing stuffy in this book as Paul Revere and his times come alive. For a non-fiction book, which all know the ending, Miller's breezy, fast paced prose and narrative is a true page turner. Miller's style, for all those who write history, is the one to emulate.
This historical narrative was an extremely pleasant read. I breezed right through it, enjoying the way the author put Revere's activities in historical context. Very accessible for even the most historically challenged reader! Highly recommend!
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