Garfield's Words: Suggestive Passages from the Public and Private Writings of James Abram Garfield

by James A. Garfield and William Ralston Balch

Book Overview

James A. Garfield (1831-1881) was the 20th President of the United States. His term was cut short when he was assassinated in 1881, the same year he took office. Many biographies highlight the difficult circumstances Garfield overcame to become the President. He was born in Ohio on a farm and grew up helping his widowed mother. He worked many jobs to support his family, and was able to attend Williams College, graduating in 1856. He became a member...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1633916871
• ISBN13: 9781633916876
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Westphalia Press
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"