From The Tow Path To The White House: The Early Life And Public Career Of James A. Garfield

By James S. Brisbin

Book Overview

From The Tow Path To The White House: The Early Life And Public Career Of James A. Garfield is a biographical book written by James S. Brisbin. The book tells the story of James A. Garfield, who was born into poverty and worked on the Ohio and Erie Canal as a young man. Despite his humble beginnings, Garfield went on to become a successful lawyer, Civil War general, and eventually the 20th President of the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Garfield's life, including his childhood, education, and political career. It explores his early involvement in the abolitionist movement, his service in the Union Army during the Civil War, and his rise to political prominence as a member of the Republican Party. Brisbin also delves into Garfield's presidency, which was tragically cut short by his assassination just six months into his term. The book examines Garfield's policies and accomplishments during his brief time in office, as well as the political climate of the era. Overall, From The Tow Path To The White House is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's lesser-known presidents. It offers insight into the life of a remarkable man who overcame adversity to achieve great success and make a lasting impact on American history.Including Also A Sketch Of The Life Of The Honorable Chester A. Arthur.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: 1417951850
• ISBN13: 9781417951857
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 588 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"