1880. 239p. by J M Bundy. 

This book provides a comprehensive biography of James A. Garfield, detailing his noble ancestry, early life, and diverse achievements as a soldier, lawyer, educator, and politician. It explores his formative years, including his education at Geauga Seminary and Williams College, as well as his military service during the Civil War. The narrative highlights Garfield's significant contributions to civil service reform, his speeches in Congress, and his perspectives on pressing national issues, illustrating his legacy as a dedicated public servant and a man of principle.