Publisher's Synopsis
James Otis's Speech On The Writs Of Assistance, 1906 (1906) is a historical document that recounts the famous speech delivered by James Otis, Jr. in 1761. Otis's speech was a passionate defense of the rights of the American colonists against the British crown's use of writs of assistance to search their homes and businesses without a warrant. The book provides a transcript of Otis's speech, along with an introduction that provides context for the events leading up to it. The speech is a landmark in American history and is often cited as a precursor to the American Revolution. This edition of the book was published in 1906 and includes annotations and commentary by the editor, as well as a bibliography of sources for further reading. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American law and politics.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.
