The Life Of James Abram Garfield

This biography traces the remarkable career of James Abram Garfield, from his humble origins as a farmer's son to his rise as a Civil War general and eventual election to the presidency. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary sources, including Garfield's personal letters and speeches, it provides a comprehensive and insightful portrait of one of America's most compelling leaders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.