“The author points out strikingly different reactions to calamity. While many passengers of a devastating shipwreck were thankful to be alive, future presidential assassin Charles Guiteau saw his being spared as proof of his exceptionalism rather than of the grace from which he benefited.”
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Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
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Candice Millard
Candice Millard is an American writer known for her historical题材 works. Born in 1968, she graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor's degree in History. Her writing focuses on historical figures and events, known for its engaging narrative and in-depth research. more
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