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| Author | Brooks, Louisa Annette Edla Drummond-Hay, -1902 |
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| Author | Drummond-Hay, Alice Emily, 1851-1940 |
| LoC No. | 03013855 |
| Title | A memoir of Sir John Drummond Hay, P.C., K.C.B., G.C.M.G., sometime minister at the court of Morrocco |
| Original Publication | London: John Murray, 1896. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive and the HathiTrust Digital Library) |
| Summary | "A Memoir of Sir John Drummond Hay" is a memoir based on the journals and correspondence of Sir John Drummond Hay written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life of Hay, who served as a British diplomat and Minister at the Court of Morocco, providing an intricate look into his personal recollections, experiences in diplomacy, and adventures in North Africa. The memoir not only reflects his professional life but also offers insights into his character and the historical context of the time. The opening of the memoir introduces Sir John Hay Drummond Hay's early years and his family's background, emphasizing his connection to notable figures like Walter Scott. It captures his formative education and glimpses into his childhood in Scotland, as well as his early interactions with influential individuals. The preface details the circumstances under which the memoir was compiled, highlighting the challenges faced by Hay in completing his recollections due to health reasons before his death. As it sets the stage for the coming chapters, the narrative hints at his imminent appointment as Consul General in Morocco, where he would begin shaping British influence in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Diplomats -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Hay, John H. Drummond (John Hay Drummond), 1816-1893 |
| Subject | Diplomats -- Great Britain -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Morocco |
| Subject | Morocco -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71860 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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