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Destiny of the Republic

A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President

by Candice Millard · 2011 · 432 pages

Morgan Housel
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About This Book

This narrative history chronicles the extraordinary life and tragic assassination of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. It details his reluctant rise to power, the scientific efforts of Alexander Graham Bell to save him, and the medical malpractice that ultimately led to his death.

Book Details

Published

2011

Pages

432

Language

en

ISBN

9780767929714

Awards & Recognition

Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime (2012)PEN Center USA Award for Research NonfictionOne Book – One Lincoln Award

Audiobook Available

9h 47m
Narrated by Paul Michael

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