James Otis, the Pre-Revolutionist
by G. Mercer Adam Charles K. Edmunds John Clark Ridpath
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About This Book
James The pre-revolutionist is a detailed historical narrative that examines the life and legacy of a key figure whose voice helped shape the early stirrings of American independence. The account portrays his rise from a modest background to a respected position in law and politics, where he became known for his compelling arguments in defense of colonial rights. His public addresses and principled stands against oppressive governance positioned him as a guiding influence during a formative period of political unrest. The book reflects on the depth of his convictions, his dedication to liberty...
Chapters (35)
- JAMES OTIS THE PRE-REVOLUTIONIST
- THE CHARACTER OF JAMES OTIS BY CHARLES K. EDMUNDS, PH. D.
- RESOLUTION ADOPTED AT A TOWN MEETING IN BOSTON, MAY 8, 1770.
- JOSEPH WARREN'S OPINION OF GOVERNOR BERNARD, OTIS'S PRINCIPAL ENEMY.
- OTIS AS A PROPHET.
- ANECDOTES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF OTIS, ETC. OTIS AND HIS FELLOW PATRIOTS.
- OTIS AND ADAMS.
- OTIS AS AN AUTHOR.
- THE TOWN MEETING.
- JAMES OTIS AT THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.
- INFLUENCE OF THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL
- THE ANCESTORS OF JAMES OTIS.
- COL. BARRE ON JAMES OTIS.
- THE GENEROSITY OF OTIS.
- JOHN ADAMS ON OTIS.
- OTIS COMPARED WITH RANDOLPH.
- ORATORICAL POWERS
- THE ELOQUENCE OF OTIS.
- OTIS COMPARED WITH AMERICAN ORATORS.
- OTIS COMPARED WITH ENGLISH ORATORS.
- PHYSICAL APPEARANCE.
- PORTRAIT OF OTIS.
- THE SOURCE AND OCCASION OF THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION.
- STAMPS AND THE STAMP ACT.
- THE STAMPS.
- THE MINUTE-MAN OF THE REVOLUTION.
- THE BOSTON COMMON SCHOOLS.
- ENGLAND AND AMERICA.
- THE UNIVERSITIES AND THE MEN OF THE REVOLUTION.
- EARL PERCY AND YANKEE DOODLE.
- STORY OF JAMES OTIS. FOR A SCHOOL OR CLUB PROGRAMME.
- PROGRAMME FOR A JAMES OTIS EVENING.
- QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW.
- CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE IN THE LIFE OF JAMES OTIS.
- BIBLIOGRAPHY.
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