The Minute Men: The First Fight: Myths and Realities of the American Revolution - (History of War) Annotated by John R Galvin (Paperback)

About the Book

A history from the first colonists' defense against Indian attacks to the firing of the "shot heard around the world"

Book Synopsis

The concept of the farmer and shopkeeper pulling rifles off pegs on the wall to fight the British has been the typical image of the American minuteman. The fact that he may have had military training and drilled--and that April 19, 1775 was not his first battle--usually goes unmentioned. Winner of the American Revolution Round Table Award, The Minute Men will be of keen interest to those curious about the true history of some of America's first soldiers.

Review Quotes

"A convincing reinterpretation both of the Minute Men and of the battle which enshrined them as pioneers of American patriotism."--Cullom Davis, Louisville Courier-Journal-- (5/24/2007 12:00:00 AM)

"A splendid book....If the true measure of a book is how it stands up over time, then this one is indeed a classic....Galvin has captured the human ingredients of the story, and he portrays them vividly."--Parameters-- (5/24/2007 12:00:00 AM)

"Far more remarkable than fiction."--Portland Sun-Telegram-- (5/24/2007 12:00:00 AM)