""The Life of James Abram Garfield, Twentieth President of the United States"" is a comprehensive biography of the titular president, written by J.M. Bundy. The book chronicles Garfield's life from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son in Ohio to his rise as a prominent lawyer, Civil War general, and eventually, president of the United States. The author explores Garfield's personal life, including his marriage to his wife Lucretia and his strong Christian faith, as well as his political career, including his time in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The book also delves into the tumultuous political climate of the late 19th century, including the contentious election of 1880, which Garfield won by a narrow margin. The biography concludes with Garfield's untimely death just six months into his presidency, after he was shot by an assassin. Overall, ""The Life of James Abram Garfield"" provides a detailed and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of America's lesser-known 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.
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