Bartleby
Bartleby.com: American Political Writing, 1760 1789: The Stamp Act Controversy
This site explains background causes for the British Parliament's passage of the Stamp Act. It also contains arguments against the Stamp Act by famous colonists.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Taxing and Representation
Describes why the colonies objected to being taxed directly by Parliament for revenue. Contains quotes by James Otis and Samuel Adams. Explains the significance of the Stamp Act.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Boys of '98
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Boys of '98 by James Otis, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Sarah Dillard's Ride
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Sarah Dillard's Ride by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: A Traitor's Escape
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of A Traitor's Escape by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: An Island Refuge
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of An Island Refuge by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Boys of 1745 at the Capture of Louisbourg
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of The Boys of 1745 at the Capture of Louisbourg by James Otis, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Ezra Jordan's Escape From the Massacre at Fort Loyall
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of Ezra Jordan's Escape from the Massacre at Fort Loyall by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Neal, the Miller
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of Neal, the Miller by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Boy Captain
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Boy Captain by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Teddy and Carrots
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Teddy and Carrots by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: When Dewey Came to Manila
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of When Dewey Came to Manila by James Otis, a book of children's fiction.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Cruise of the Comet
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Cruise of the Comet by James Otis, a book of poetry for children.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: American Political Writing James Otis
This site discusses the political writings of James Otis concerning the British authority to search for smuggled goods with writs of assistance. Otis argued they were the worst violation of English liberties. This site contains quotes...
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Public Bookshelf: The Stamp Act of 1765
A discussion of the causes and effects of the Stamp Act of 1765 in the British Colonies of North America.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Boston Patriots
Read about five famous Boston patriots who played a large role in the events prior to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a watershed event in the relations between the American colonists and their mother country. Read about what led up the shooting, the event itself, and its aftermath. Included is a contemporary account of the...
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Toby Tyler
This ebook version of James Otis's Toby Tyler has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: A Traitor's Escape
This ebook version of James Otis's A Traitor's Escape has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: The Life Savers
This ebook version of James Otis's The Life Savers has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Lobster Catchers
This ebook version of James Otis's Lobster Catchers has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Mary of Plymouth
This ebook version of James Otis's Mary Of Plymouth has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Antoine of Oregon
This ebook version of James Otis's Antoine Of Oregon has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Stamp Act Congress
Read about how the colonies were discovering that they had more clout by acting together than acting as individual colonies. The Stamp Act Congress and the resulting Stamp Act Resolves helped them band together to resist the acts passed...