
audiobook
by William G. (William Gunion) Rutherford
[Frontispiece: Portrait of James Garfield (missing from book)]
THE STORY OF GARFIELD - FARM-BOY, SOLDIER, AND PRESIDENT
By WILLIAM G. RUTHERFORD - TWENTY-NINTH THOUSAND
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
PORTRAIT OF JAMES GARFIELD (missing)...... Frontispiece - THE TREES FELL BEFORE HIS AXE - TOM BORROWED A HORSE - SHE DRIED HER TEARS AND ASKED GOD TO SUPPORT HER - AN AMERICAN FARMSTEAD - THE CARPENTER SET ABOUT HIS TASK - HE NEVER TIRED OF READING - ON BOARD THE CANAL BOAT - NEGROES STOLEN FROM THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA WERE SOLD INTO SLAVERY - THE DEFENCE OF FORT SUMTER - GARFIELD AND HIS REGIMENT GOING INTO ACTION - MRS. JAMES GARFIELD - THE WHITE HOUSE
THE STORY OF GARFIELD.
CHAPTER I. - THE FAR WEST.
CHAPTER II. - THE PIONEERS.
The trees fell before his axe.
CHAPTER III. - A FIRE IN THE FOREST.
The story opens with a sweeping portrait of a young nation racing westward, where untamed prairies and dense forests give way to bustling towns almost overnight. Against this backdrop, a modest farm boy from a humble Ohio homestead learns the value of hard work, education, and a deep love for his country. His early years are painted with vivid scenes of clearing land, river travel, and the promise of a new America.
As the nation expands, the boy answers the call of duty, joining the Union Army and discovering a talent for leadership on the battlefield. His courage and intellect earn him respect, and the experience shapes his emerging political ambitions. The narrative follows his steady climb through public service, hinting at the challenges he will soon face on the national stage.
Interwoven with striking illustrations—from frontier cabins to the grandeur of the White House—the book offers listeners a richly detailed glimpse into the formative chapters of a life that would eventually guide a nation.
Full title
The Story of Garfield Farm-boy, Soldier, and President Farm-boy, Soldier, and President
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (127K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
May 27, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1853–1907
A sharp-minded Scottish classicist and schoolmaster, he became one of the best-known defenders of rigorous Greek scholarship in late Victorian Britain. His books on grammar and textual criticism helped shape how generations of students approached ancient Greek.
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