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Book Synopsis: James A. Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. Born into abject poverty, he rose to become a wunderkind scholar, a Civil War hero, and a renowned and admired reformist congressman. Nominated for president against his will, he engaged in a fierce battle with the corrupt political establishment. But four months after his inauguration, a deranged office seeker tracked Garfield down and shot him in the back. But the shot didn’t kill Garfield. The drama of what happened subsequently is a powerful story of a nation in turmoil. The unhinged assassin’s half-delivered strike shattered the fragile national mood of a country so recently fractured by civil war, and left the wounded president as the object of a bitter behind-the-scenes struggle for power—over his administration, over the nation’s future, and, hauntingly, over his medical care. A team of physicians administered shockingly archaic treatments, to disastrous effect. As his condition worsened, Garfield received help: Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, worked around the clock to invent a new device capable of finding the bullet. Meticulously researched, epic in scope, and pulsating with an intimate human focus and high-velocity narrative drive, The Destiny of the Republic will stand alongside The Devil in the White City and The Professor and the Madman as a classic of narrative history.
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Discover the gripping true story of James A. Garfield, one of the most remarkable presidents in American history, in the captivating book, "Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President". From his humble beginnings in poverty to his rise as a respected scholar and war hero, Garfield's journey is a testament to the power of determination and resilience.
Unwillingly thrust into the political arena, Garfield faced daunting challenges as he fought against a corrupt establishment. However, just four months into his presidency, tragedy struck. The shocking assassination attempt left the nation in turmoil, as Garfield became the center of a fierce power struggle.
Experience the heart-pounding drama that unfolded after the shooting as a team of physicians battled to save Garfield's life. With shocking accuracy, the book delves into the archaic medical treatments that were administered and the remarkable efforts of Alexander Graham Bell to invent a device capable of locating the bullet.
Meticulously researched and filled with a human focus and high-velocity narrative drive, "Destiny of the Republic" is destined to become a classic of narrative history. Join the ranks of those captivated by masterpieces such as "The Devil in the White City" and "The Professor and the Madman" and embark on this unforgettable journey through one of America's darkest chapters.
Get your copy now and delve into the gripping tale of madness, medicine, and the murder of a President.
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