John Jay

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""John Jay"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, John Jay. Jay was a diplomat, lawyer, and politician who played a crucial role in the American Revolution and the early years of the country's government. This book delves into Jay's life, from his childhood in New York to his time as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. It explores his contributions to the drafting of the Constitution, his role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War, and his work on the Jay Treaty with Great Britain. Hubbard's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a detailed portrait of Jay's character and accomplishments. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the lives of the Founding Fathers.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: American Statesmen, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610401X.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: 1425342833
• ISBN13: 9781425342838
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"