The Strange Death of President Harding - Hardcover

by Gaston B. Means (Author), May Dixon Thacker (Author)

""The Strange Death of President Harding"" is a non-fiction book written by Gaston B. Means, originally published in 1930. The book explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of President Warren G. Harding in 1923, who died suddenly while on a trip to San Francisco. Means, a former private detective and notorious con artist, claims to have been involved in the events leading up to Harding's death and offers his own theory about what really happened. The book delves into the political and personal scandals of the time, including Harding's extramarital affairs and the corruption within his administration. Despite its controversial nature and questionable credibility, ""The Strange Death of President Harding"" remains a fascinating account of a pivotal moment in American history.1930. From the diaries of Gaston B. Means and his Department of Justice Investigation, comes the insider story on Harding's death as told to Thacker. Means, a private detective, was hired by Mrs. Harding to get information on the President and Nan Britton. Means asserts that Harding was poisoned as a result of the Teapot Dome scandal. In the spring of 1923, Harding was visibly distraught at what he regarded as the betrayal of his friends who were taking advantage of his kindliness and lax administration. He sought escape from Washington in mid-June by taking a trip to Alaska with his wife and a large entourage. On his way home at the end of July, the president complained of abdominal pain, but he seemed to rally as he rested at a San Francisco hotel. On the evening of August 2, however, as his wife read to him from a magazine, Harding suddenly died from either a heart attack or stroke. This book should definitely be on the list of must-reads for anyone interested in conspiracy theories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.