The Life, Public Services and Select Speeches of Rutherford B. Hayes by Howard
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"The Life, Public Services and Select Speeches of Rutherford B. Hayes" by J. Q. Howard is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography chronicles the life of Rutherford B. Hayes, focusing on his ancestry, education, legal career, military service during the Civil War, and his subsequent political endeavors. The book likely delves into Hayes's principles, values, and contributions to American society, both as a soldier and a politician.
The opening of the book begins with a detailed examination of Hayes's ancestry, tracing his family lineage back to George Hayes, who settled in America from Scotland in the late 17th century. The text highlights the valor and patriotism of his ancestors, showcasing pivotal moments that shaped their character, such as military service during various conflicts. Following the lineage, it transitions to the early life and education of Rutherford B. Hayes, detailing his upbringing, academic achievements, and entry into the legal profession, setting the stage for his later accomplishments as a prominent figure in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Howard, J. Q. (James Quay), 1836-1912 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11021816 |
| Title | The Life, Public Services and Select Speeches of Rutherford B. Hayes |
| Credits | Produced by Bryan Ness, Marcia Brooks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900) |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893 |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1877 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22037 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7383 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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