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The Revolutionary Paul Revere by Joel Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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 read here and there throughout a busy day, and made the book go quickly.I am not sure how much this particular biography of Paul Revere brings fresh to the table versus the apparent plethora of books on the man that already exist (I counted at least 8 in the references), but it is certainly well-written. I do wish there had been a little more information about Revere's family and descendants, but this book thoroughly covers his business and professional pursuits and pastimes.I received a review copy of this book from Booksneeze.com.
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