Paul Revere's Signal: the True Story of the Signal Lanterns in Christ Church, Boston

By John Lee Watson

Book Overview

""Paul Revere's Signal: The True Story Of The Signal Lanterns In Christ Church, Boston"" is a historical non-fiction book written by John Lee Watson in 1880. The book details the events that led up to the American Revolution and the role that Paul Revere played in the famous ""Midnight Ride"". Specifically, the book focuses on the signal lanterns that were hung in Christ Church in Boston on the night of April 18th, 1775, which signaled to Revere and his compatriots that the British were planning to march to Lexington and Concord. Watson's book provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the signal lanterns and the events that followed. He explores the political climate of the time, the tensions between the British and the colonists, and the key players involved in the events leading up to the Midnight Ride. The book also delves into the significance of the signal lanterns and why they were so important in the early days of the American Revolution. Overall, ""Paul Revere's Signal"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, the American Revolution, or the life of Paul Revere. Watson's writing is engaging and accessible, making it an excellent choice for both casual readers and serious scholars alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120671833
• ISBN13: 9781120671837
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"