I was never one for history, but this book made it digestible to say the least. The Rebels by John Jakes was truly rich not only in its denotation but its connotation as well. In reading this novel, I could not help but to be overcome with emotion as I empathized for the main character, Philip Kent, as he pursued his physical and emotional journey beyond the depths of hardship to preserver as a true patriot. The story starts on June 17, 1775, at the Battle of Bunker Hill, in which Philip Kent begins his journey. Philip married the lovely Anne Ware, and in September of that year Anne brought forth her first son, whom they named Abraham after her dad. Philip then partook in Henry Knox mission with the objective of transporting cannons from
