The political fugitive: being a brief disquisition into the modern system of British politics; and the unparalleled rigor of political persecution: together with several miscellaneous observations on the abuses and corruptions of the English government. Written during a voyage from London to New York. By John Butler, author of several political tracts in England. [Six lines of verse].

After nearly 60 years of collecting, Sid Lapidus ’59 has presented to the Library more than 2700 volumes representing the fruits of his enthusiasm. Broadly conceived, the collection charts the definition and re-definiton of rights and liberties endemic to Western political traditions. The main focus is texts and documents relating to the American Revolution, its run-up dating back to the Commonwealth men, and coming down to documents of the early Federal government.