James A. Garfield: Memorial Addresses

By James G. Blaine

Book Overview

James A. Garfield: Memorial Addresses is a book written by James G. Blaine that pays tribute to the life and legacy of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. Garfield was assassinated in 1881, just six and a half months into his presidency, and this book serves as a collection of speeches given by various political figures in his honor. The book includes addresses from Blaine himself, as well as from other notable figures such as Robert Todd Lincoln, the son of Abraham Lincoln, and John Sherman, Garfield's Secretary of the Treasury. The speeches cover a range of topics, including Garfield's personal character, his political achievements, and his impact on the nation.Overall, James A. Garfield: Memorial Addresses provides a comprehensive look at the life and accomplishments of one of America's lesser-known presidents, and serves as a fitting tribute to a man whose time in office was cut tragically short.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163755346
• ISBN13: 9781163755341
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"