"The narrative is constructed around two thematic lines. One story centers on the American patriot Paul Revere; the other, on British General Thomas Gage."

Paul Revere's America -- General Gage's dilemma -- First strokes -- Mounting tensions -- The mission -- The warning -- The march -- The capture -- The alarm -- The muster -- The great fear -- The rescue -- The first shot -- The battle -- A circle of fire -- Aftermath.