The Life, Public Services and Select Speeches of Rutherford B. Hayes

** "The Life, Public Services and Select Speeches of Rutherford B. Hayes" by J. Q. Howard is a historical record from the 1800s that tells the story of Rutherford B. Hayes by looking closely at his family history, schooling, time as a lawyer, role as a soldier in the Civil War, and work in politics. Readers gain insight into Hayes' beliefs and the important work he did for the United States as both a soldier and politician. The book starts by looking at Hayes’s family way back to when George Hayes came to America from Scotland in the late 1600s. It shines a light on the courage and loyalty of his family members, pointing out important times like when they served in the military in different wars. After talking about his family, the story moves to Rutherford B. Hayes's early years, his education, and how he became a lawyer, which planned for his success as a well known person in American history. **