Project Gutenberg 2005-02-07 Public domain in the USA. 255 Alger, Horatio, Jr. 1832 1899 Putnam, Arthur Lee Starr, Julian Preston, Charles F. Alger, Horatio From Canal Boy to President; Or, the Boyhood and Manhood of James A. Garfield Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "From Canal Boy to President; Or, the Boyhood and Manhood of James A. Garfield" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of James A. Garfield, delving into his formative years and the challenges he faced on his journey from humble beginnings to the presidency. It covers the themes of perseverance, education, and the impact of family in shaping his character and ambitions. The opening of this biography introduces us to the early life of James Garfield, revealing a glimpse into his childhood in a log cabin with his family. The narrative paints a picture of struggle and resilience, highlighting the hardships faced by his mother after the death of his father and the family's efforts to sustain themselves. The story begins with young Jimmy eagerly awaiting the return of his brother Thomas, who has found work to help the family financially. As Thomas returns home, he brings good news of his earnings, which are dedicated to purchasing James his first pair of shoes—a pivotal moment as it represents the boy’s opportunity to start school and further his education. The groundwork is laid for a story of growth and aspiration, marking the very beginnings of Garfield's remarkable journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Presidents -- United States -- Biography Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 -- Childhood and youth E660 Text Children's Fiction Category: Biographies Category: History - American 396272 2025-08-06T12:01:42.008702 text/html 391765 2020-12-19T10:42:07 text/html 547860 2025-08-06T12:01:51.010680 application/epub+zip 553575 2025-08-06T12:01:45.735723 application/epub+zip 221752 2025-08-06T12:01:44.304704 application/epub+zip 870040 2025-08-06T12:01:54.988652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 835125 2025-08-06T12:01:49.950654 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 466333 2022-09-07T19:13:19.603609 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 365268 2025-08-06T12:01:41.205763 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 364921 2020-12-19T10:42:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 364912 2020-12-19T10:42:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20924 2025-08-06T12:01:55.133632 application/rdf+xml 24582 2025-08-06T12:01:44.818688 image/jpeg 4503 2025-08-06T12:01:44.560674 image/jpeg 139879 2020-12-19T10:42:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 442744 2020-12-19T10:42:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 139857 2020-12-19T10:42:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 539419 2025-08-06T12:01:42.055718 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia