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LoC No.: 17025795
Title:
West Point
An Intimate Picture of the National Military Academy and of the Life of the Cadet
Note: Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by MWS, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "West Point" by Robert C. Richardson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the history and unique experiences of cadets at the United States Military Academy, providing insights into the traditions, customs, and the development of the institution over time. The narrative focuses on the place's historical significance, particularly during the American Revolution and the evolution of military education in the United States. At the start of the book, Richardson sets the stage for the storied legacy of West Point, reflecting on its fortification during the Revolutionary War and the importance of educated military officers in the fledgling nation. He introduces readers to the early tumultuous years of West Point, highlighting various figures such as Washington, Kosciusko, and Arnold, as well as the critical battles for control that shaped its history. Through descriptions of the landscape and the atmosphere of the period, the opening lays a foundation that promises a deep dive into the Academy's past and the cadet experience, revealing both the grandeur and hardships of military life at West Point. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Richardson, Robert C. (Robert Charlwood), 1882-1954
Author of introduction, etc.: Scott, Hugh Lenox, 1853-1934
EBook No.: 57316
Published: Jun 13, 2018
Downloads: 230
Language: English
Subject: United States Military Academy
LoCC: Military science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17025795
Title:
West Point
An Intimate Picture of the National Military Academy and of the Life of the Cadet
Note: Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by MWS, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "West Point" by Robert C. Richardson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the history and unique experiences of cadets at the United States Military Academy, providing insights into the traditions, customs, and the development of the institution over time. The narrative focuses on the place's historical significance, particularly during the American Revolution and the evolution of military education in the United States. At the start of the book, Richardson sets the stage for the storied legacy of West Point, reflecting on its fortification during the Revolutionary War and the importance of educated military officers in the fledgling nation. He introduces readers to the early tumultuous years of West Point, highlighting various figures such as Washington, Kosciusko, and Arnold, as well as the critical battles for control that shaped its history. Through descriptions of the landscape and the atmosphere of the period, the opening lays a foundation that promises a deep dive into the Academy's past and the cadet experience, revealing both the grandeur and hardships of military life at West Point. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Richardson, Robert C. (Robert Charlwood), 1882-1954
Author of introduction, etc.: Scott, Hugh Lenox, 1853-1934
EBook No.: 57316
Published: Jun 13, 2018
Downloads: 230
Language: English
Subject: United States Military Academy
LoCC: Military science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.