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Paul Revere and the World He Lived In (American Heritage Library) (Paperback)

~ Esther Hoskins Forbes (Author) "THERE had been week upon week of the cold grey fury of the North Atlantic, for it was midwinter when the little refugee, Apollos Rivoire,..." (more)
Key Phrases: Paul Revere, Sam Adams, Joseph Warren (more...)
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"Goes straight to the heart of life in old Boston without sacrificing an iota of universal quality." -- Review --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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"Goes straight to the heart of life in old Boston without sacrificing an iota of universal quality." The New York Times
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 510 pages
  • Publisher: Mariner Books (September 8, 1972)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0395083702
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395083703
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,076,148 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Masterly told story of Paul Revere and Boston, July 12, 2004
By M. Buisman (Amstelveen, The Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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For this book Forbes got the Pulitzer Prize and it is hard to believe it is almost 50 years old now.

It is a biography of Paul Revere but also more than that. It is also the history of Boston and the Revolution. Because of his important standing in Boston of his day, he was a coppersmith, a Son of Liberty and a prominent Mason, we get to know a lot more about 'the world he lived in'.

It seems very fair and balanced. Not a great soldier or tactician but someone who was instrumental behind the scenes as a provider of weaponry and of course as a messenger.

For those interested in daily life AND the Revolutionary War this book is great. It also shows you what Paul REvere did and why you find his name so often when walking around Boston.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book of all time!, October 1, 1999
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This book deservedly won the Pulitzer Prize in History. It examines the life of Paul Revere in the setting of the era he lived in, but goes beyond a mere biography to include wonderful anecdotes about the Revolutionary War period. Oh, and it turns out that Paul Revere was a really nice, decent guy; he just is little remembered because he never turned into a politician. I recommend this book without reservation to every living soul on this planet!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Revere and the World He Lived in, May 25, 2002
By Joe Zika "Khemprof" (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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Paul Revere and the World He Lived in by Esther Forbes is a well written authoritative biography about Paul Revere. The book has a flowing but romantic aire to it... painting a portrait with words and describing the life and times of early New England and Boston in particular.

Paul Revere was a multifarious man displaying many talents as the book points out. Well written, flowing narrative, being easily readable and well documented are just a few of the wonderful traits that the author brings to the reader. It's enjoyable to read and you feel like your right there seeing everything transpire right before your eyes. That's a talent raely found in writing and no wonder this book won a Pulitzer Prize in history.

This book is well worth reading and gives the reader a good foundation as to what life was like for people from 1735 - 1818. As well, this should be one of the books used in our schools for teaching American History. The author really brings out a love for her subject in this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing man - amazing book!
If you would like to go back in time and really experience what it was like to know Paul Revere, John Hancock, Samuel Adams & Joseph Warren - then this book is for you. Read more
Published on April 17, 2007 by Cammi G. Larsen

5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Revere then and now
It is a rare author who can write a book that , 50 years later, shows few signs of age. It is also rare for the writer of historical fiction to have the ability to entice kids of... Read more
Published on January 27, 2007 by Linda

5.0 out of 5 stars We could use a few Paul Reveres today
Esther Forbes shows that Paul Revere was not just a guy who rode a horse and shouted, "The British are coming! Read more
Published on May 28, 2004 by Gary Mull

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfule resource for American History teachers!
I was pleased to find out that there is a newer edition of this book. The one I have is the 1942 edition and rather worn. Read more
Published on November 18, 2000 by L. Williams

2.0 out of 5 stars Yikes!!
This book contains some decent and useful information but is written in such an overly-romantic style and from such an incredibly biased position as to make it almost unreadable... Read more
Published on December 10, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece. Should be required reading in every school
Here is the story of one of America's earliest and best known heros. His name today, like those of his historical peers seems more mythical than real and his achievements have... Read more
Published on October 9, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful evocation of the times
I'm surprised that this book is still in print, available, and in paperback. I have an edition published in 1942. Read more
Published on January 19, 1998 by alanjj@sprintmail.com

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