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Destiny of the Republic

by Candice Millard

2011 · 339 pages · Nonfiction

This gripping narrative follows the extraordinary life of James A. Garfield, a brilliant man who rose from poverty to the presidency, only to be targeted by a deranged assassin. Millard masterfully weaves together the political intrigue of the Gilded Age, the tragic medical malpractice that followed the shooting, and Alexander Graham Bell's desperate race to save the president. It is a haunting tale of what might have been, highlighting a forgotten era of American history and the resilience of a nation.

A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.

Topic: HistoryStyle: Narrative
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