From the Tow-Path to the White House

From the Tow-Path to the White House recounts the early life and public career of James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States. This biographical work, written by James Sanks Brisbin, provides a detailed look at Garfield's journey from humble beginnings to the nation's highest office. The book also includes a sketch of the life of Chester A. Arthur, who became president upon Garfield's assassination. Brisbin delves into Garfield's formative years, highlighting the experiences and influences that shaped his character and prepared him for leadership. The narrative follows Garfield's rise through the ranks of American politics, offering insights into the political landscape of the 19th century and the challenges faced by leaders of the time. This historical account is a valuable resource for understanding the lives and careers of two pivotal figures in American history and the era in which they served.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.