Book description
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
This audiobook presents one of history's most fascinating presidential tragedies through the compelling narrative of James A. Garfield's extraordinary life and devastating death. The story follows Garfield's remarkable journey from poverty to presidential office, making his subsequent assassination all the more tragic.
What makes this historical account particularly gripping is how it transforms a well-known historical event into a tense, almost thriller-like experience. The author skillfully builds dramatic tension around the aftermath of Garfield's shooting, focusing on the medical malpractice that actually caused his death rather than the initial assassination attempt.
The narrative shines brightest when detailing the technological efforts to save the president, particularly Alexander Graham Bell's race to invent a metal detector that could locate the bullet lodged in Garfield's body. This intersection of historical tragedy and scientific innovation creates genuinely compelling listening.
The audiobook format works exceptionally well for this material, allowing listeners to absorb the intricate details of nineteenth-century medical practices and political machinations without the visual distractions that might diminish the story's emotional impact. The ten-hour runtime provides sufficient depth for the complex narrative while maintaining listener engagement throughout.
This production succeeds as both historical education and dramatic storytelling, offering insights into American politics, medical history, and the personal tragedies that shaped national destiny. The result is a thoroughly engaging exploration of how one man's death exposed the fragility of American institutions during a crucial period of reconstruction and reform.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience