The destiny of the republic

Discover the dramatic true story of James A. Garfield, a president who rose from poverty to power only to be struck down by an assassin's bullet. This book details the chaotic aftermath of the shooting, revealing a nation in turmoil and a desperate struggle for power behind the scenes. It also highlights the shockingly archaic medical treatments Garfield received and Alexander Graham Bell's race against time to invent a device that could save him.