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James A. Garfield: The American Presidents Series: The 20Th President, 1881
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The Ambitious Selfmade Man Who Reached The Pinnacle Of American Politicsonly To Be Felled By An Assassin'S Bullet And To Die At The Hands Of His Doctorsjames A. Garfield Was One Of The Republican Party'S Leading Lights In The Years Following The Civil War. Born In A Log Cabin, He Rose To Become A College President, Union Army General, And Congressmanall By The Age Of Thirtytwo. Embodying The Striveandsucceed Spirit That Captured The Imagination Of Americans In His Time, He Was Elected President In 1880. It Is No Surprise That One Of His Biographers Was Horatio Alger.Garfield'S Term In Office, However, Was Cut Tragically Short. Just Four Months Into His Presidency, A Wouldbe Assassin Approached Garfield At The Washington, D.C., Railroad Station And Fired A Single Shot Into His Back. Garfield'S Bad Luck Was To Have His Fate Placed In The Care Of Arrogant Physicians Who Did Not Accept The New Theory Of Antisepsis. Probing The Wound With Unwashed And Occasionally Manureladen Hands, Garfield'S Doctors Introduced Terrible Infections And Brought About His Death Two Months Later.Ira Rutkow, A Surgeon And Historian, Offers An Insightful Portrait Of Garfield And An Unsparing Narrative Of The Medical Crisis That Defined And Destroyed His Presidency. For All His Youthful Ambition, The Only Mark Garfield Would Make On The Office Would Be One Of Wasted Promise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'James A. Garfield: The American Presidents Series'? A: The book provides an insightful portrait of James A. Garfield, highlighting his rise in American politics, his presidency, and the medical crisis that ultimately led to his death.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is his background? A: The author is Ira Rutkow, a surgeon and historian known for his expertise in medical history, which informs his narrative about Garfield's presidency and the medical practices of the time.
- Q: What is the page count and binding type of this book? A: The book contains 208 pages and is bound in hardcover, making it a durable addition to any collection.
- Q: Is this book a part of a series, and if so, which one? A: Yes, this book is part of 'The American Presidents Series,' which provides comprehensive biographies of U.S. presidents.
- Q: When was 'James A. Garfield: The American Presidents Series' published? A: The book was published on May 30, 2006.
- Q: What edition of the book is available for purchase? A: This is the First Edition of 'James A. Garfield: The American Presidents Series'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New,' ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What themes are explored in this biography of James A. Garfield? A: The biography explores themes of ambition, politics, medical failures, and the impact of personal and public crises on leadership.
- Q: Can this book be a good resource for learning about American political history? A: Yes, it provides detailed insights into the post-Civil War era and the complexities of Garfield's presidency, making it a valuable resource for understanding American political history.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations or photographs, focusing primarily on the text and narrative.