garfield, james a

Discusses how the attempted assassination of James A. Garfield just four months after he was elected president impacted the nation and affected the remainder of his presidency.

A biography of the twentieth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.

A biography of President James A. Garfield presented through simple text and illustrations (mostly photographs). Includes glossary, list of U.S. presidents and basic facts about the presidency.

Recounts the experiences of five United States Presidents who fought in the Civil War and discusses how their contributions to the war impacted their presidential terms.

Discusses how the attempted assassination of James A. Garfield just four months after he was elected president impacted the nation and affected the remainder of his presidency.

A pictorial biography of the orator, congressman, teacher, and Civil War general who became the twentieth President of the United States.

Presents volume two of an eight-volume series on political assassinations, and describes the childhood, military, and political career of President James A. Garfield, the events that led to his murder in 1881 by Charles J. Guiteau, and the trial and execution of Guiteau.

A biography of the twentieth president of the United States, with information about his childhood, family, political career, presidency, and legacy.

Examines the life and achievements of James A. Garfield, tracing his rise from poverty to the presidency where he served only four months before being shot by an assassin.

A biography of James A. Garfield, his rise from humble beginnings to become the twentieth President of the United States, only to be assassinated four months later; and describes how his death could have been avoided by more competent medical care.