The Revolutionary Paul Revere, Joel J. Miller
The Revolutionary Paul Revere, Joel J. Miller
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The Revolutionary Paul Revere
A Biography of a Hero of the American Revolution

Author: Joel J. Miller

Narrator: John Behrens

Unabridged: 5 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 06/07/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

“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 rati?cation 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.Accompanying images are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.“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

Reviews

Goodreads review by Daenel on April 11, 2010

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 f......more

Goodreads review by Genine on February 07, 2019

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......more

Goodreads review by Patrick on April 16, 2022

Every kid of elementary age learns about Paul Revere's midnight ride. They learn how he rode through the county side screaming "the British are Coming" (wrong wording from events) and how he was a hero for doing that. They don't learn that he was caught on his ride, that he wasn't the only rider to......more

Goodreads review by Derek on August 20, 2022

This is an easy read, written in a slightly informal, conversational style. Paul Revere himself is still less interesting than some other figures of the revolutionary era to me, but seeing as how I went into this with just a 5th grade understanding of the famous "midnight ride", I definitely appreci......more

Goodreads review by Todd Williamson on March 27, 2025

Book #24 in 2025: The Revolutionary Paul Revere by Joel Miller The Revolutionary Paul Revere by Joel Miller offers a compelling portrait of the American patriot, revealing his lesser-known contributions beyond the famous midnight ride. Miller challenges the iconic image of Revere, presenting him as a......more