Otis was a prominent lawyer, politician, and Federalist in the early years of the United States, playing a key role in shaping the country's government and institutions. Morison's biography draws upon a wealth of letters and documents to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of Otis's life, from his childhood in Massachusetts to his later years as a statesman and businessman. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the early history of America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.