Paul Revere Artisan, Businessman, And Patriot

The first detailed work on Paul Revere since the 1942 Forbes' biography, this collection of five essays explores key aspects of his life. The authors examine Revere's ancestry & its influence, his work as a silversmith with a critical assessment of his craftmanship, his silver shop business & entrepreneurial skills, his role in the establishment of America's first successful copper rolling mill, & his long association with Freemasonry. "The points of view of the several essays converge to give a new dimension to the perhaps simplistic view of the hero Longfellow brought to national prominence through the "Midnight Ride" poem of 1861." William Ayers. As is often true with historical figures elevated to the status of "romantic hero," the most widely held image of the person, though initially appealing, is ultimately unsatisfying. In Revere's case, the desire to place him among the pantheon of American super patriots has obscured his vital role in the economic & social life of Boston & America. This important work goes beyond the mythical Revere to provide a balanced assessment of this multifaceted man by offering new scholarship & fresh insights. American Association of State & Local History, Award of Merit, 1989. "Special Recognition" for a museum publication, 1989 Fraunces Tavern Book Awar d.Revere, Paul Memorial Association Staff is the author of 'Paul Revere Artisan, Businessman, And Patriot' with ISBN 9780961999919 and ISBN 0961999918.