Chester Alan Arthur by Zachary Karabell - 2004: The American Presidents Series: The 21st President, 1881-1885

This book is in very good condition. There is no wear on the front, back. edges and spine of the coverboards. There is no bumping or fraying on the coverboards. The pages are white, crisp and clear of any markings.

"Chet Arthur? President of the United States? Good God!" It was not exactly what he wanted to hear, but then again, it was not exactly the best way to become president. Chester Alan Arthur hadn't wanted to become the nation's chief executive. He certainly hadn't aspired to be Vice President - after all, who did? But he had been asked, and he had said yes, never imagining that he would inadvertently set in motion a series of events that would culminate with the assassination of President James A. Garfield and his own elevation to the presidency...." - Chapter One from Chester Alan Arthur: The American Presidents Series: The 21st President, 1881-1885