Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
Description
In this gripping narrative, Candace Millard weaves together the remarkable story of President James A. Garfield—a scholar, Civil War hero, and reformer determined to challenge the corrupt political machine of his era. When Garfield is struck down by an assassin's bullet in 1881, the nation watches as the president fights for his life, while inventor Alexander Graham Bell races against time with an experimental metal detector in a desperate attempt to locate the fatal projectile. Millard masterfully intertwines themes of ambition, corruption, medical innovation, and tragedy, exploring how a single moment of violence set the course for American history. Drawing on meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this account reveals the untold complexities behind one of America's most pivotal and tragic moments, examining the intersection of politics, science, and human determination in the face of mortality.
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paperback
Random House Digital, Inc.
Published Jan 1, 2011
354 pages
ISBN: 9780385526265
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First Published
2011
Language
en
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