Includes a biographical profile of the man who shot the President, and links to scanned letters written by Guiteau himself.
The story of Bell's newly invented metal detector, and why it failed to save the President's life.
Examines Garfield end as a case of monumental malpractice.
Tells how Garfield died from poor medical care and explores the role Alexander Graham Bell's crude metal detector played in the President's death.
Provides a summary of the "treatments" that led to Garfield's death.
An essay by nineteenth century writer Sarah Orne Jewett which opposes Guiteau's insanity plea. Prefaced with a summary of the case and the issues raised.
Story of President Garfield's assassination including contemporary drawings and the execution of his assassin.
Detailed account of Guiteau's trial and execution, from History House.
Biography of Garfield's assassin, Charles Guiteau, from History House.
Detailed account of the medical misadventures that followed the assassination, from History House.
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