The Life And Death Of James A. Garfield: From The Tow Path To The White House (1881) is a book written by John S. Ogilvie that tells the story of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. The book covers Garfield's life from his humble beginnings as a canal boat driver on the Ohio and Erie Canal to his rise to the presidency. It also details his presidency, which was cut short by his assassination just six months into his term. The...