A biography of one of America's lesser-known presidents, James A Garfield offers a detailed look at the life and legacy of this important but often overlooked figure. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, James Gillespie Blaine paints a vivid picture of Garfield's rise from humble beginnings to the highest office in the land, and his tragic assassination just months into his presidency.

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