The Life And Letters Of Harrison Gray Otis: Federalist 1765-1848 V2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428606494)

The Life And Letters Of Harrison Gray Otis: Federalist 1765-1848 V2 is a biography written by Samuel Eliot Morison. The book tells the story of Harrison Gray Otis, a prominent Federalist politician and lawyer who lived from 1765 to 1848. The biography is divided into two volumes, with this second volume covering the latter part of Otis's life. Throughout the book, Morison explores Otis's political career, including his time as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, the Massachusetts State Senate, and the United States House of Representatives. He also delves into Otis's personal life, including his marriage to Sally Foster, his relationships with his children, and his friendships with other prominent politicians of the time. The book is based on a wealth of primary sources, including letters written by Otis himself, as well as letters written to him by his contemporaries. Morison uses these sources to paint a detailed portrait of Otis and the political and social world in which he lived. Overall, The Life And Letters Of Harrison Gray Otis: Federalist 1765-1848 V2 is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent Federalist politician and lawyer in the early years of the United States.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Samuel Eliot Morison
ISBN-10: 1428606491
ISBN-13: 9781428606494
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2006
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d