Destiny of the Republic
A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
by Candice Millard
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Recommended by 3 notable people, including Patrick Chovanec and M. Sanjayan
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Recommended by 4 sources and appears in Best Biographies, Most Recommended Books, and History.
A Booklist Notable Book of 2012The 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 pres...
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