A biography of James A. Garfield

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A Booklist Notable Book of The extraordinary New York Times bestselling account of James Garfield's rise from poverty to the American presidency, and the dramatic history of his assassination and legacy, from bestselling author of The River of Doubt, Candice Millard.

James Abram Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected by: James A. Garfield: The American Presidents Series: The 20th President, *The first biography I read was “Dark Horse: the Surprise Election and Political Murder of President James A.

Garfield” by Kenneth Ackerman. Published inthis book proves to be a political thriller almost exclusively focused on the last sixteen months of Garfield’s life. James A. Garfield is the twentieth book in The American Presidents series a biographical series chronicling the Presidents of the United States.

Ira Rutkow wrote this particular installment and edited by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. James Abram Garfield was the twentieth President of the United States, serving from March 4, until his death by assassination six and a half months later/5.

Synopsis. James Garfield was born in Orange Township, Ohio, on Novem Garfield rose from humble beginnings to serve as a college president, a nine-time congressman, and military Born:   James A. Garfield with his family, colour lithograph.

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (file no. LC-DIG-pga) An advocate of free-soil principles (opposing the extension of slavery), he became a supporter of the newly organized Republican Party and in was elected to the Ohio legislature.

During the Civil War he helped recruit the 42nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and became its. The definitive biography of America's 20th president, James A. Garfield. Exhaustively researched and skillfully written. Winner of the Ohio Academy of History Award, the Ohioana Book Award in History, and a Choice Outstanding Academic Book of the Year.

"Garfield's military career, the congressional years, the Presidency, receive thorough attention and evaluation, and one of the delights of /5(4). A Biography of James A. Garfield book. Read 2 reviews from the world's largest community for readers.4/5.

James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States. Served as President: Vice President: Chester A. Arthur Party: Republican Age at inauguration: 49 Born: Novemin Orange, Ohio Died: Septemin Elberon, New Jersey after being shot July 2 in Washington D.C.

Married: Lucretia Rudolph Garfield Children: James, Harry, Abram, Mary, Irvin. James Abram Garfield was born on Novem near Cleveland, Ohio. Left fatherless at age two, Garfield received little schooling before the age of seventeen. While working on a canal boat, however, he fell sick and the experience encouraged him to pursue an education.

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Hendrik, B. The Road to Respectability: James A. Garfield and His World. Bucknell Univ. Press. Brown, Harry James, and Williams, Frederick D., eds. The Diary. Title A biography of James A. Garfield. Contributor Names Lossing, Benson John, Created / Published.

Additional Physical Format: Online version: Lossing, Benson John, Biography of James A. Garfield. New York, H.S. Goodspeed & Co. James Abram Garfield () was the twentieth President of the United States and had the second shortest term in office, the only one shorter being that of William Henry Harrison.

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To edit or update the above biography on James B. Garfield, please Log In or Register. James Abram Garfield () was the twentieth President of the United States and had the second shortest term in office, the only one shorter being that of William Henry Harrison. This biography will give students a detailed look at the life of President Garfield from a poor canal boy to Chief Executive of the United States.

"Garfield: A Biography" by Allan Peskin was published in and was the first comprehensive biography of James A. Garfield in four decades. Ironically, this biography was followed shortly by the posthumous publication of Margaret Leech's own study titled "The Garfield Orbit." Peskin was a long-time professor of American history at Cleveland State University.

This biography evaluates and examines James A. Garfield’s military career, the congressional years and the Presidency. Allan Perkins has had access to the Garfield and other papers, as well as drawing upon other resources of the Reconstruction Era.

Learn More About Book. James Garfield () was sworn in as the 20th U.S. president in March and died in September of that same year from an assassin’s bullet. Oh no! We're not finished writing the James A. Garfield biography yet. If you love James A., Join us on Facebook and we'll keep you updated on Garfield's progress.

If you have tid bits about James A. Garfield's life that would be useful in writing the biography, email us!This biography will give students a detailed look at the life of President James Garfield.

From a poor canal boy to President of the United States, Garfield exemplified the character that makes a great leader. Learn how Garfield stood up for righteousness through his godly life.

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