The Life and Letters of John Hay V2 (1908)

By William Roscoe Thayer

Book Overview

""The Life and Letters of John Hay V2"" is a biography of John Hay, an American statesman and diplomat who served as private secretary to Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War and later as Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The book, published in 1908, is a compilation of Hay's personal letters and correspondence, as well as interviews with friends and colleagues, providing a comprehensive look at his life and career. The second volume covers Hay's time as Ambassador to the Court of St. James's in London and his role in negotiating the Open Door Policy in China. The book offers insights into the political and social climate of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and sheds light on the character and achievements of one of America's most influential statesmen.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: 1164076310
• ISBN13: 9781164076315
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"