02144cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000570011524500620017226400510023430000470028533600260033233700260035833800360038450000310042050800260045152011550047753400450163265300450167765300480172285600430177099900170181321621UtSlPG20260610133510.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE6601 aRutherford, William G.q(William Gunion),d1853-190714aThe Story of Garfield :bFarm-boy, Soldier, and President 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-05-27  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Story of Garfield" by William G. Rutherford is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the life of James A. Garfield, detailing his humble beginnings as a farm boy, his evolution into a soldier, and his eventual rise to the presidency. The focus is on his early life, emphasizing the challenges he faced and the tenacity that enabled him to reach such heights.  The opening portion of the book sets the stage by painting a vivid picture of America in the early 19th century, highlighting the alluring prospects of the Western frontier and the pioneering spirit that attracted settlers like Garfield's family. It describes the struggles and hardships encountered by early emigrants, such as widow Ballou and her daughter Eliza, as well as Abram Garfield's determination to provide for his family in harsh and isolating conditions. The narrative continues by illustrating young James Garfield's formative years, showcasing his intelligence, curiosity, and the foundational values instilled in him by his mother, all of which positioned him for future greatness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPresidents -- United States -- Biography  aGarfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-188140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21621  c62767d62767