The United States in the Time of Chester Alan Arthur: 1881-1885

This is a short, 10,400 word, biography of the USA in the years of Chester A. Arthur of Vermont. It is not the story of Chester Arthur, although he is a major part of it. Arthur inherited the presidency upon the death of Garfield in September, 1881, and, by all accounts, did a surprisingly good job! Read about problems with Chile, Geronimo's War, the trial of assassin Guiteau, and the rise of the modern American Navy with the construction of the first three steel cruisers. 'Elegant Arthur' was a cultured man who changed outfits three times a day, just because he was into clothes. This book is written with clarity, passion and a little humor here and there. You will like this little book.