The Life and Work of James A. Garfield, Twentieth President of the United States / Embracing an Account of the Scenes and Incidents of His Boyhood; the Struggles of His Youth; the Might of His Early Manhood; His Valor As a Soldier; His Career As a Statesman; His Election to the Presidency; and the Tragic Story of His Death.

by John Clark Ridpath

With heart as leal and loving

As e’er was sung in lays

Of high-born Roman matron,

In old, heroic days;

Worthy her lord illustrious, whom

Honor and fame attend;

Worthy her soldier’s name to wear,

Worthy the civic wreath to share

That binds her Viking’s tawny hair;

Right proud are we the world should know