John Hay

""John Hay: American Statesmen Series V2"" is a biography of the American diplomat and politician John Hay, written by William Roscoe Thayer. The book covers Hay's life from his childhood in Illinois to his time as a journalist, private secretary to Abraham Lincoln, ambassador to the United Kingdom, and Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Thayer explores Hay's relationships with notable figures such as Henry Adams, Mark Twain, and Theodore Roosevelt, as well as his involvement in key events such as the Spanish-American War and the Open Door Policy in China. The biography also delves into Hay's personal life, including his marriage to Clara Stone and his literary pursuits. Overall, ""John Hay: American Statesmen Series V2"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of America's most influential diplomats and politicians.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.