Step inside the postwar years with Rutherford B. Hayes’s own words. This diary and letters collection reveals the real voices behind a presidency in formation.
This nonfiction volume presents the diary entries and correspondence of Rutherford B. Hayes, covering the years from the Civil War through his time as president. Read through his quick notes, formal letters, and reflections as he transitions from military service to public life, offering a vivid sense of the era’s challenges and daily life.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique and intimate glimpse into the life and times of a pivotal figure in American history: Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States. Drawing upon the author's personal diary entries and letters, the text transports readers to the turbulent years following the Civil War, capturing the nation's struggle to rebuild and redefine itself. From Hayes's experiences as a Union officer to his time in Congress, the book explores the challenges of Reconstruction, including the debates over black suffrage and the role of the federal government. The author's reflections on political strategy, his relationships with key figures like Ulysses S. Grant and Thaddeus Stevens, and his observations on daily life in Washington D.C. during this crucial period provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the political and social landscape of the time. The book reveals the complexities of Hayes's personal life, including the joys and sorrows of family, and his gradual emergence as a respected statesman who ultimately navigated the nation through a divisive and contested election. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331244172_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331244172
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331244172
Quantity: 15 available