Destiny of the republic book review7/4/2023 ![]() ![]() I heartily recommend the book and enjoyed it immensely. His character was commendable and I wish I had the opportunity to have known him. Garfield, even if I do not agree with all of his politics. Because of this book I am thoroughly a fan of James A. While I knew the medical outlines of the errors before Lister’s theory of antisepsis were widely accepted in the U.S., the specifics were fascinating and horrifying. As a history buff I ate this up and enjoyed it thoroughly. It reads breezily as if it were an Eric Larson tale but is a full on historical record with details both personal and historical. What happened over the next two months, the desperate and ultimately failed attempt to save the president is the subject of a new book by author Candace Millard. This includes everyone from the political luminaries of the day (including Lincoln, Blaine, Grant, Hayes, Arthur and Conkling), but also Guiteau himself, Alexander Graham Bell, Lucretia Garfield and more. Garfield but also the galaxy of names that surrounded him. Millard weaves a fascinating narrative informing not only the extraordinary character of Mr. ![]() I had a greater understanding of his assassin and the medical malpractice attending his death than the life of President Garfield before this read. ![]() She fills out a fascinating story of our 20th president who only served for about half a year before being shot by Charles Guiteau. Garfield’s, it is only fitting that my most recent read was this excellent book by Candice Millard. As my quarantine beard hews closer to that of James A. ![]()
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