John Hay

""John Hay: American Statesmen Series V2"" is a biography of John Hay written by William Roscoe Thayer. John Hay was an American statesman who served as the private secretary and assistant to President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. He later became the Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The book covers Hay's life from his childhood in Indiana to his career as a journalist and diplomat in Europe and Asia. Thayer delves into Hay's relationship with Lincoln and his role in shaping American foreign policy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Thayer also explores Hay's personal life, including his marriage to Clara Stone, his friendships with other prominent figures such as Mark Twain and Henry Adams, and his struggles with health issues. Overall, ""John Hay: American Statesmen Series V2"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of America's most influential statesmen.1915. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766182703. 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: Bread Winners; Abraham Lincoln: A History; Washington Circle; Letters to Henry Adams; Major McKinley; Hay's Ambassadorship; Hay Secretary of State; Alaska: The First Canal Treaty; Boxer Ordeal; German Menace Looms; Republic of Panama; Theodore Roosevelt sketch by John Hay; Hay's Last Labors. 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.