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Joel J. Miller (Author)
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April 6, 2010

"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 turbulent times. Revere played key roles in colonial tax fights and riots, the infamous Boston Massacre, the Tea Party, the Battle of Lexington and Concord, and even the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. In this fast-paced, dramatic account, Paul Revere's life pulses with energy as author Joel J. Miller explores his family and church life along with his revolutionary contribution as a spy, entrepreneur, express rider, freemason, and commercial visionary.

 

"The story of Paul Revere-a hero of Massachusetts, a hero of America-was never more timely. Nor has it ever been better told than by Joel J. Miller. The Revolutionary Paul Revere gallops along with all the drama and intrigue of a great novel, highlighting what makes Revere so essential in the story of America's founding and its growth as a force for freedom in the world. This is a vibrant, vital, and wonderful story."

WILLIAM J. BENNETT                                        

Author, America: The Last Best Hope and A Century Turns

 


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Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Original edition (April 6, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1595550747
  • ISBN-13: 978-1595550743
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Joel J. Miller is the author of Bad Trip, Size Matters, and The Revolutionary Paul Revere. His writing has been featured in The American Spectator, Reason, and elsewhere. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two children.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Recently I was given the opportunity to review The Revolutionary Paul Revere by Joel L. Miller. To be quite honest, I was a little unsure about reviewing a biography; I have never been much of a biography reader. However, considering that I was running low on reading options I decided to give this book a try. I am so glad I have this book a fair chance. Unlike the biographies I had grown accustomed to, this one is full of intrigue, excitement, and witty writing. This book was by no means a dry biography on one of our country's influential men. From a busy Mom's perspective I particularly liked that each chapter was short and easy to read in short chunks of time. When I read I prefer to read a chapter or more at a time. Most biographies are presented in long and drawn out chapters that require large chunks of time to read. Fortunately, this one does not. Each chapter is manageable reading; 10-15 pages.

The writing style of this book brought the story of Paul Revere alive for me. I felt like I was living in the late 1700's with Revere and his family. I felt the pain of his financial struggles and the triumphant of his personal achievements. Miller does an exceptional job in this book of bringing not only the character and his life alive but also the impact of the society that Revere lived in. The 1700's were an every changing time and the events in Revere's life were a direct result of the economical and political world around him. If you or an older student (late middle school to high school age) enjoy reading about American history and the people who influenced our early years, this book is a must read.
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I love history and was immediately drawn to this new book on Paul Revere. I quickly noticed that the language choices made by the author proved to be just bizarre in places and the overall tone of the book was quite disappointing. The way the author presents his research seems to undermine his very work. I almost felt like he was trying to tell a bunch of kids with ADD about Paul Revere so he resorted to an over-the-top bells and whistles approach to the story that ruined the book for me.

We have seen great historians present their version of history in compelling and novel-like language. David MCCullough in "1776" and "John Adams" moves the narrative along with literary language and the result is an engaging read. The same could be said about JAmes Swanson in "Manhunt" or Nathaniel Philbrick in "Mayflower". Joel Miller does not follow in their footsteps and his language proves to be the downfall of this book. Here are a few examples:

1) The overall tone when refering to the British army is disrespectful. They are refered to as "The Brits" throughout and the reader doesn't get the feeling of objectivity because of it. When refering to the death of the British General Edward Braddock at the Forks of the Ohio River, he oddly says that he "bought it at the Forks" (p. 30) Does he mean "bought the farm"? Bizarre word choice. There are many numerous examples of this type of language.

2) There are strange transitions throughout the book as he tries to move the narrative along. My personal (funny) favorite is " Politics was newly hot, hot, hot." (p. 176).

3) At some point, a historian has to imagine thoughts and motivations of a historical figure and Miller attempts at inhabiting Paul Revere but makes some hokey comments. While in the midst of describing his famous ride he states about Revere "Dying would have been extremely inconvenient, sure, but Revere wasn't about to stop". (p. 195)

I was disappointed with this book. Great subject matter, good research but questionable presentation.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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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 and wanted to do something about it. Miller's writing has real flair that brings two hundred year old events to life. Readers will quickly come to understand the real Paul Revere and his role in the Revolutionary War. He was a brilliant entrepreneur who developed one of the first copper mills in the US and wasn't far more than just a silversmith. His cartoons and engravings inspired colonists because of their symbolism and the emotion he captured. I've read several other biographies of our Founding Fathers, but Revere is the first who seems like an average man, someone most Americans can relate to. Miller's writing makes it an enjoyable read and as well as an important one to understand how the son of a French Huguenot became one of the most famous men of the Revolutionary Era.
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I was very disappointed in this biography. Having had read many of the acclaimed and popular histories revolving around the founding fathers and the associated time period I would... Read more
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Miller's new biography of Paul Revere reflects significant, careful, documented research of historical documents and texts. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Happy Camper
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"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.

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It's not often I find myself in disagreement with William J. Bennett -- okay, that's not true: I disagree with him on a lot of things -- but I *particularly* disagree with his... Read more
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Beginning with his father's journey to America, the Revolutionary Paul Revere is essentially a biography of this famous player in American history that focuses on his activities as... Read more
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Sometimes I find picking up a book about a historical person difficult, because I already have a vision in my mind about a particular person. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Stephanie Manley
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I'm very interested in Revolutionary War history as well as the people of that time. There are many books, though, that are just too textbook-ish and make the subject tedious... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Amazon Fan
Very informative book in the life of Paul Revere
This book is well written and helps the reader really get to know Paul Revere and get to know more about his life and the times he lived in. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Dawn Dowdle
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I'm an admitted history buff but I think anyone in junior high on up would really enjoy this book. It is written in a lively fashion to hold your interest. Read more
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