John Hay

John Hay: American Statesmen Series V1 is a biography of John Hay, an American statesman who served as a private secretary to Abraham Lincoln and later as the United States Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The book is written by William Roscoe Thayer and is part of the American Statesmen Series, which aims to provide detailed biographies of influential American politicians and leaders. Thayer's biography of Hay covers his early life, his time working with Lincoln during the Civil War, his role in negotiating the Open Door Policy with China, and his involvement in the Spanish-American War. The book also explores Hay's personal life, including his marriage to Clara Stone and his close friendship with Mark Twain. Thayer's writing is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Hay's life and legacy. Overall, John Hay: American Statesmen Series V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and politics.1915. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766182711. This is a personal biography and not a political history. John Hay was an ideal letter writer, he recorded his impressions so freshly and so vividly that he never leaves us in doubt as to what he thought of persons, political affairs, or life's experiences. Contents: Beginnings; Brown University, Poet in Exile; First Months in the White House; War in Earnest; Errands North and South; Great Companion; Roving Diplomat: Paris, Vienna, Spain; Washington during Reconstruction; Journalism; Authorship; Friendship; Politics. Illustrated.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.