The Canal Boy Who Became President (1881)

By Frederic Thomas Gammon

Book Overview

""The Canal Boy Who Became President"" is a biography written by Frederic Thomas Gammon, first published in 1881. The book tells the story of the life of James A. Garfield, who rose from humble beginnings as a canal boy in Ohio to become the 20th President of the United States. The book begins with Garfield's childhood, growing up in poverty on a farm in Ohio. Despite his lack of formal education, Garfield was a voracious reader and eventually became a teacher. He later attended college and became a lawyer, eventually entering politics and serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.Garfield's rise to the presidency is chronicled in detail, including his nomination at the Republican National Convention and his eventual victory in the 1880 presidential election. The book also covers Garfield's short-lived presidency, which was cut short by his assassination in 1881.Overall, ""The Canal Boy Who Became President"" is a compelling and inspiring story of a man who overcame adversity to achieve great success in his life. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and times of James A. Garfield, one of America's most fascinating and enigmatic presidents.This scarce antiquarian book is a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: 1165086204
• ISBN13: 9781165086207
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"