The Life of James Abram Garfield, Late President of the United States (1881)

The Life of James Abram Garfield, Late President of the United States is a biographical work written by William Ralston Balch in 1881. The book tells the story of the life and career of James Abram Garfield, who served as the 20th President of the United States from March to September 1881. The book covers Garfield's early life in Ohio, his education, his military service during the Civil War, and his political career, including his election to Congress and his eventual rise to the presidency. Balch also delves into Garfield's personal life, including his marriage to Lucretia Rudolph and his close relationships with his family and friends. The Life of James Abram Garfield provides a detailed account of Garfield's presidency, including his policies and initiatives, his handling of the Civil Service, and his efforts to reform the government. The book also explores the events leading up to Garfield's assassination in July 1881 and the aftermath of his death. Overall, The Life of James Abram Garfield is a comprehensive biography of one of America's lesser-known presidents, providing insight into his personal and professional life and his impact on the country during his brief time in office.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.