James Otis, the Pre-Revolutionist
By John Clark Ridpath
Length4h 49m
About this audiobook
'James Otis, the Pre-Revolutionist' is a historical biography written by John Clark Ridpath, G. Mercer Adam, and Charles K. Edmunds. The book delves into the life and contributions of James Otis, an influential patriot in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Otis is particularly known for his strong opposition to the British-imposed tax policies and his courageous advocacy for colonial rights. The book portrays his life, philosophies, political struggles and impact on American history with profound clarity and precision.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length4 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1900
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TOGETHER WITH ANECDOTES, CHARACTERISTICS, AND CHRONOLOGY
18THE ELOQUENCE OF OTIS.
2THE CHARACTER OF JAMES OTIS BY CHARLES K. EDMUNDS, PH. D.
19OTIS COMPARED WITH AMERICAN ORATORS.
3RESOLUTION ADOPTED AT A TOWN MEETING IN BOSTON, MAY 8, 1770.
20OTIS COMPARED WITH ENGLISH ORATORS.
4JOSEPH WARREN'S OPINION OF GOVERNOR BERNARD, OTIS'S PRINCIPAL ENEMY.
21PHYSICAL APPEARANCE.
5OTIS AS A PROPHET.
22PORTRAIT OF OTIS.
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6ANECDOTES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF OTIS, ETC. OTIS AND HIS FELLOW PATRIOTS.
23THE SOURCE AND OCCASION OF THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION.
7OTIS AND ADAMS.
24STAMPS AND THE STAMP ACT.
8OTIS AS AN AUTHOR.
25THE STAMPS.
9THE TOWN MEETING.
26THE MINUTE-MAN OF THE REVOLUTION.
10JAMES OTIS AT THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.
27THE BOSTON COMMON SCHOOLS.
11INFLUENCE OF THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL
28ENGLAND AND AMERICA.
12THE ANCESTORS OF JAMES OTIS.
29THE UNIVERSITIES AND THE MEN OF THE REVOLUTION.
13COL. BARRE ON JAMES OTIS.
30EARL PERCY AND YANKEE DOODLE.
14THE GENEROSITY OF OTIS.
31STORY OF JAMES OTIS. FOR A SCHOOL OR CLUB PROGRAMME.
15JOHN ADAMS ON OTIS.
32PROGRAMME FOR A JAMES OTIS EVENING.
16OTIS COMPARED WITH RANDOLPH.
33QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW.
17ORATORICAL POWERS
34CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE IN THE LIFE OF JAMES OTIS.
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