Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
No CoverNarrative history of President Garfield’s rise, the deranged assassin who shot him, and the medical ordeal that followed.
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Narrative history of President Garfield’s rise, the deranged assassin who shot him, and the medical ordeal that followed.
will contain mild spoilers
No romantic or sexual content present
On-page shooting; graphic wound probing, infection, pus, and slow death
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Assassin’s divine-mission delusions; Garfield’s Christian faith recurring
No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
No occult or demonology content present
Gilded Age corruption, spoils system, and civil service reform are central
No self-harm or suicide depicted
Prolonged medical agony from malpractice; childhood poverty and hardship
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