From Tent To White House

Or How A Poor Boy Became President

von Edward S. Ellis

244 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""From Tent to White House: Or How a Poor Boy Became President"" is a biography of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. Written by Edward S. Ellis, the book chronicles Garfield's humble beginnings in a log cabin in Ohio, through his rise to become a respected lawyer, Civil War hero, and ultimately, President of the United States. The book explores Garfield's personal life, including his marriage to Lucretia Rudolph, and his strong religious beliefs. It also delves into his political career, including his service in the House of Representatives and his presidential campaign. Throughout the book, Ellis paints a vivid picture of Garfield's life, highlighting his dedication to education, his commitment to civil rights, and his unwavering sense of duty to his country. Overall, ""From Tent to White House"" is a fascinating look at the life of one of America's lesser-known Presidents, and a testament to the power of hard work and determination in achieving one's dreams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Politik und Staat Politische Strukturen und Prozesse Politische Führer und Führung
• ISBN: 9781432641948
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC