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John Jay

John Jay

Pellew, George

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1162636998
ISBN13: 9781162636993
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John Jay is a biography of one of the founding fathers of the United States, written by George Pellew. The book explores the life and career of John Jay, who was a lawyer, diplomat, and politician. Jay was instrumental in the early years of the United States, serving as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and negotiating the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution. The book delves into Jay's personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Livingston and his role in the abolitionist movement. Pellew also examines Jay's political beliefs and his contributions to the development of the American government. Overall, John Jay provides a comprehensive look at the life of one of the most influential figures in American history.1890. Biography of Jay, American statesman and first Chief Justice of the United States. Contents: Youth; Conservative Whig Leader; Revolutionary Leader; Constructive Statesman; President of Congress; Minister to Spain; Negotiator of Peace: The Attitude of France in 1782; The Negotiations; Secretary for Foreign Affairs; Chief Justice of the United States; Special Envoy to Great Britain; Governor of New York; and In Retirement.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.

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