Henry Clay Payne: A Life (1907)

By William Ward Wight

Book Overview

Henry Clay Payne: A Life is a biography written by William Ward Wight and published in 1907. The book details the life and accomplishments of Henry Clay Payne, a prominent American politician and businessman who served as the chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1904 to 1908. The biography begins with Payne's early life in Wisconsin, where he was born in 1843. It then follows his career as a successful businessman and his involvement in politics, including his service as a U.S. Congressman and Postmaster General under President William McKinley. Wight explores Payne's political and personal relationships, including his close friendship with President McKinley and his contentious relationship with President Theodore Roosevelt. The book also delves into Payne's involvement in various political campaigns and his role in shaping the Republican Party during the early 20th century. Overall, Henry Clay Payne: A Life provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the life of an influential American politician and businessman during a pivotal period in American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163938742
• ISBN13: 9781163938744
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"