''From Canal Boy to President'' is a biography written by Horatio Alger Jr. that chronicles the life of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. The book begins with Garfield’s humble beginnings as a canal boy in Ohio and follows his journey to becoming a respected lawyer, Civil War hero, and eventually a member of Congress. Alger Jr. explores Garfield’s personal life, including his marriage to Lucretia Rudolph and his strong Christian faith. The book also delves into Garfield’s political career, including his role in the fight against slavery and his eventual rise to the presidency. Overall, ''From Canal Boy to President'' provides a comprehensive look at the life of James A. Garfield and his impact on American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.