Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

This biography of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, traces his humble origins in an Ohio log cabin to his rise to prominence as a lawyer, soldier, and statesman. The author presents a detailed account of Garfield's personal and political life, including his assassination just four months into his presidency. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.