""From Canal Boy to President"" is a biographical book written by Horatio Alger Jr. that chronicles the life of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. The book highlights Garfield's humble beginnings as a canal boy in Ohio, his education, and his rise to political prominence. Alger Jr. provides a detailed account of Garfield's early life, including his childhood struggles with poverty, his work on the canal, and his determination to obtain an education. The book also covers Garfield's military career ...
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""From Canal Boy to President"" is a biographical book written by Horatio Alger Jr. that chronicles the life of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. The book highlights Garfield's humble beginnings as a canal boy in Ohio, his education, and his rise to political prominence. Alger Jr. provides a detailed account of Garfield's early life, including his childhood struggles with poverty, his work on the canal, and his determination to obtain an education. The book also covers Garfield's military career during the Civil War, his time as a congressman, and his eventual election as President in 1880. Alger Jr. portrays Garfield as a self-made man who overcame adversity to achieve great success in his life. The book provides insight into the life and times of Garfield, as well as the political and social climate of the United States during the late 19th century. ""From Canal Boy to President"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or biographical literature.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.
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