Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer Author INSCRIBED 1994 Oxford University Press History books American Revolution

This is a near fine (almost like new) hardcover with dust jacket, warmly INSCRIBED by author. 1994 Oxford University Press. This copy is still crisp and clean inside and out. Author inscribed on title page "To Lee Kohlman with warmest best wishes David Hackett Fischer", see photo. Rest of inside pages are still crisp and clean. The binding is tight and straight. Red hardcover boards under jacket are also near fine with barely a hint of shelf wear. The accompanying dust jacket is clean and shiny with only light shelf wear corners/edges. Medium octavo book size or 6.5" x 9.5" with 445 pages including index.

Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer is a narrative constructed around two thematic lines. One story centers on the American patriot, Paul Revere; the other on British General Thomas Gage. Gage was not a Tory tyrant of legend, rather an English Whig who believed in liberty and rule of law. In 1774-1775 his advice shaped the fatal choices of British leaders. Paul Revere was a patriot "artisan" and the author presents information that he and his friend Joseph Warren ranged more widely through the circles of Revolutionary Boston. More than any other figure, Revere organized the activity and set it in motion. Revere had many adventures. He was capture then set free in time to rescue Hancock and Adams and save the secret papers of the Revolution. At sunrise he was present on Lexington Green when the first shots were fired. The true story of his ride is much different than the popular myth. This book is a detailed narrative separating myth from truth.

Thank you for visiting Bobbis Bookstore !!