Speeches Of James A. Garfield, 1867-1879

By James Abram Garfield and James A. Garfield

Book Overview

The book titled ""Speeches Of James A. Garfield, 1867-1879"" is a compilation of speeches delivered by James A. Garfield during his early political career. Garfield was a prominent figure in American politics, serving as the 20th President of the United States from March to September 1881, before he was assassinated. The book covers a period of twelve years, from 1867 to 1879, during which Garfield delivered speeches on a variety of topics ranging from education, finance, and civil rights to labor and agriculture. The speeches provide an insight into Garfield's political beliefs, his vision for the country, and his leadership style.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different topic. The first section focuses on Garfield's views on education and includes speeches delivered at various educational institutions. The second section covers his thoughts on finance and includes speeches delivered in Congress and at banking conventions. The third section covers his views on civil rights and includes speeches delivered during the Reconstruction era. The fourth section covers his thoughts on labor and includes speeches delivered at labor conventions. The final section covers his views on agriculture and includes speeches delivered at agricultural fairs.Overall, ""Speeches Of James A. Garfield, 1867-1879"" provides a comprehensive collection of speeches delivered by a prominent American politician during a critical period in American history. It offers valuable insights into Garfield's political beliefs and leadership style, making it an essential read for anyone interested in American politics and history.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: 1163752444
• ISBN13: 9781163752449
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"