Destiny of the republic : a tale of madness, medicine, and the murder of a president
(Large Print)
Author
Published
Thorndike, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2012.
Format
Large Print
Edition
Large print edition.
ISBN
9781410446251, 1410446255
Physical Desc
625 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence - Large Print (2nd Floor) | LP 973.84 M645 | Checked Out | June 6, 2024 |
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Published
Thorndike, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2012.
Edition
Large print edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781410446251, 1410446255
Notes
General Note
Originally published: New York : Doubleday, ©2011.
General Note
Originally published: New York : Doubleday, c2011.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
A narrative account of the twentieth president's political career offers insight into his background as a scholar and Civil War hero, his battles against the corrupt establishment, and Alexander Graham Bell's failed attempt to save him from an assassin's bullet.
Action
BSLW RECAT 2023
Awards
Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime, 2012
Subjects
LC Subjects
Bell, Alexander Graham, -- 1847-1922.
Biographies.
Garfield, James A. -- (James Abram), -- 1831-1881 -- Assassination.
Guiteau, Charles J. -- (Charles Julius), -- 1841-1882.
Large type books.
Large type books.
Medical instruments and apparatus -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Medicine -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Power (Social sciences) -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Presidents -- Medical care -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1881-1885.
Biographies.
Garfield, James A. -- (James Abram), -- 1831-1881 -- Assassination.
Guiteau, Charles J. -- (Charles Julius), -- 1841-1882.
Large type books.
Large type books.
Medical instruments and apparatus -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Medicine -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Power (Social sciences) -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Presidents -- Medical care -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1881-1885.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Millard, C. (2012). Destiny of the republic: a tale of madness, medicine, and the murder of a president (Large print edition.). Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Millard, Candice. 2012. Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President. Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Millard, Candice. Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President Thorndike Press, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Millard, Candice. Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President Large print edition., Thorndike Press, 2012.
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