From Canal Boy to President

De Jr. Horatio Alger
Ouça com Sir Michael Caine™ e mais de 1.000 vozes
Duração6h 42m

Sobre este audiolivro

The remarkable life of a national leader is traced from his origins as a manual laborer to his time in the White House. This biographical narrative serves as a stirring example of how ambition and education can transform a humble beginning. It is a patriotic tribute to the possibilities inherent in a merit-based society.

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GêneroBiography and Memoir, History
Duração6 h 42 min
Narrado porOuça com mais de 1.000 vozes
FormatoeBook com áudio
Data de publicação23 de fev. de 2026
IdiomaInglês

Sumário

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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