—USA Today"A staggering tale. I mean no one knows much of anything about Garfield including myself. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. This is a book that is impossible to put down.” —David Grann, author of The Lost City of Z“Candice Millard has done it again: She’s turned the sometimes stodgy realm of presidential history on its head with a gripping tale of high danger and stoic endurance, a tale that had nearly completely vanished from public memory. Destiny of the Republic Library Resources Search this Guide Search. The haunting tale of how a man who never meant to seek the presidency found himself swept into the White House. Meticulously researched, epic in scope, and pulsating with an intimate human focus and high-velocity narrative drive, The Destiny of the Republic brings alive a forgotten chapter of U.S. history. Millard has written us a penetrating human tragedy.” —The New York Times Book Review “Brings the era and people involved to vivid life. Millard’s action-packed account of his life and truly strange death should change your mind.” —People “Filled with memorable characters, hairpin twists of fate and consequences that bring a young nation to the breaking point, Destiny of the Republic brings back to roaring life a tragic but irresistible historical period.” —The Christian Science Monitor“A winning amalgamation of history and adventure. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. If most people were to be asked today what they thought of Garfield, they would most likely offer an answer about a cartoon cat, and not the 20th president of the United States, the president who served only 200 days in office, the second president to be assassinated, and one of our great losses as a nation. There's also great stuff on the history of medicine, including how long it took before American doctors believed in the importance of sterile instruments and in the dangers of infections in wounds. Was Guiteau simply frustrated by not being handed a juicy sinecure under the spoils system or had he displayed a long history of mental aberration? Nominated for president against his will, he engaged in a fierce battle with the corrupt political establishment. —The Washington Post “A spirited tale that intertwines murder, politics and medical mystery. The first section, entitled “Promise,” provides the necessary background of all the individuals who play a role in the story. "Destiny of the Republic displays Millard's energetic writing and rare ability to effortlessly educate the listener." It read like fiction, but taught me a lot I never knew about this president and this time in US history. . After a hot summer and doctors trying to alleviate stagnant air, which might be the cause of much distress for Garfield, September came and the president’s health took a significant drop. . Wow! . In recent years I've been attracted to books about obscure presidents. But here's a book that manages to make mountains out of this molehill of a Presidency. Alexander Graham Bell was beside himself with grief, but knew he had done all that he could. recovers for us just what a remarkable—even noble—man Garfield was. This is another fascinating history book from Candice Millard. . Recommended for presidential history buffs, as well as those who enjoy seeing some of the lesser known aspects to the Garfield presidency and assassination attempt. . In "Destiny of the Republic" she highlights a very different president, but does so in a similarly gripping and impeccably researched manner. Please try again. As the days moved along, Garfield’s health ebbed and flowed, even as Bell attempted to use his makeshift invention. In the little more than a century since its inception, the United States had become a powerful and respected country. We’d love your help. It is a must for American history buffs. . 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