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A sweeping biographical tribute to the humble beginnings and meteoric rise of an American leader. From the manual labor of the canal to the highest office in the land, this story captures the essence of the national dream. It serves as a stirring reminder of the power of ambition and the possibilities of democratic meritocracy.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length6 hrs 42 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I.—The First Pair Of Shoes.
2Chapter II—Growing In Wisdom And Stature.
3Chapter III—In Quest Of Fortune.
4Chapter IV—On The Tow-Path.
5Chapter V—An Important Conversation.
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6Chapter VI—James Leaves The Canal.
7Chapter VII—The Choice Of A Vocation
8Chapter VIII—Geauga Seminary.
9Chapter IX—Ways And Means.
10Chapter X—A Cousin's Reminiscences.
11Chapter XI—Ledge Hill School
12Chapter XII—Who Shall Be Master?
13Chapter XIII—Ames Leaves Geauga Seminary
14Chapter XIV—At Hiram Institute.
15Chapter XV—Three Busy Years.
16Chapter XVI—Entering Williams College.
17Chapter XVII—Life In College.
18Chapter XVIII—The Canal-Boy Becomes A College President.
19Chapter XIX—Garfield As A College President.
20Chapter XX—Garfield Becomes A State Senator.
21Chapter XXI—A Difficult Duty.
22Chapter XXII—John Jordan's Dangerous Journey.
23Chapter XXIII—Garfield's Bold Strategy.
24Chapter XXIV—The Battle Of Middle Creek.
25Chapter XXV—The Perilous Trip Up The Big Sandy.
26Chapter XXVI—The Canal-Boy Becomes A Congressman.
27Chapter XXVII—Garfield's Course In Congress.
28Chapter XXVIII—The Man For The Hour.
29Chapter XXIX—Garfield As A Lawyer.
30Chapter XXX—The Scholar In Politics.
31Chapter XXXI—The Tributes Of Friends.
32Chapter XXXII—From Canal-Boy To President.
33Chapter XXXIII—The New Administration.
34Chapter XXXIV—The Tragic End.
35Chapter XXXV—Mr. Depew's Estimate Of Garfield.
36Chapter XXXVI—The Lessons Of His Life.
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