John Hay - Lorenzo Sears - Bog

John Hay: Author and Statesman is a biography of John Hay, an American diplomat, politician, and writer. The book was written by Lorenzo Sears and first published in 1914. It covers Hay's life from his birth in 1838 to his death in 1905, and includes his experiences as a journalist, private secretary to Abraham Lincoln, ambassador to the United Kingdom, and Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.The book begins with a brief overview of Hay's family and early life in Illinois, before moving on to his education at Brown University and his early career as a journalist. It then covers his time as Lincoln's private secretary during the Civil War, including his role in the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.After the war, Hay served as a diplomat in Europe, including a stint as ambassador to the United Kingdom. He also worked as a journalist and wrote several books, including a biography of Lincoln. In 1898, he was appointed Secretary of State by McKinley, and he continued in that role under Roosevelt.Throughout the book, Sears emphasizes Hay's talents as a writer and his importance as a diplomat and statesman. He also provides insight into the political and social context of Hay's life, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Spanish-American War.Overall, John Hay: Author and Statesman is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most important diplomats and writers. It provides a detailed look at Hay's life and career, as well as the historical events that shaped his world.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.