John Jay Founding Father
John Jay Founding Father by Walter Stahr is a comprehensive biography published by Diversion Publishing on August 22, 2017. This 512-page reissue offers an in-depth exploration of John Jay, a significant figure in the early history of the American Republic. Stahr presents Jay’s life as a New York lawyer and a key architect of America’s future, set against the backdrop of the Revolutionary Period.
Readers will find a detailed account of both Jay’s public and private life, enriched by substantial new material. The biography not only highlights Jay’s influential role among the Founding Fathers but also introduces his wife, Sarah, who played a vital part in his diplomatic endeavors during the war. This edition provides a vivid portrayal of Jay’s contributions and the historical context of his time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in American history and the Revolutionary Period.
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From the award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of Seward and Stanton, here is the critically acclaimed and definitive biography of John Jay: a major Founding Father, a true national hero, and a leading architect of America’s future.
John Jay was a central figure in the early history of the American Republic. A New York lawyer, born in 1745, Jay served his country with the greatest distinction, and was one of the most influential of its Founding Fathers. In this first full-length biography of John Jay in almost 70 years, Walter Stahr brings Jay vividly to life, setting his astonishing career against the background of the American Revolution.
Drawing on substantial new material, Walter Stahr has written a full and highly readable portrait of both the public and private man. It is the story not only of John Jay himself, the most prominent native-born New Yorker of the eighteenth century, but also of his engaging and intelligent wife, Sarah, who accompanied her husband on his wartime diplomatic missions. This lively and compelling biography presents Jay in the light he deserves.
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