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James Otis, the Pre-Revolutionist

By John Clark Ridpath
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A concise biography traces the life, public rhetoric, and intellectual influence of a leading pre-revolutionary figure from Boston, chronicling key legal and political arguments against imperial authority, a celebrated pamphlet defending a colonial legislature, and the gradual mental decline that led the subject to destroy personal papers. The volume supplements the narrative with contemporary character sketches and a later biographical essay, plus anecdotes and a chronology, and closes with an evocative account of an obscure burial and the discovery that underscores the fragile preservation of historical memory.

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John Clark Ridpath

John Clark Ridpath was an American historian and biographer known for his detailed accounts of significant figures and events in American history. His notable works include "History of the United States," which provides a comprehensive overview of the nation's past, and "James Otis, the Pre-Revolutionist," which explores the life of a key figure in the American Revolution. Ridpath also authored an extensive biography of James A. Garfield, the twentieth President of the United States, highlighting his early life, military service, and political career. Through his writings, Ridpath contributed to the understanding of American history and the lives of its prominent leaders.

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