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100 1 _aBoynton, Edward C.
_q(Edward Carlisle),
_d1824-1893
245 1 0 _aGuide to West Point, and the U.S. Military Academy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-18
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
520 _a"Guide to West Point, and the U.S. Military Academy" by Edward C. Boynton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a comprehensive overview of West Point’s military significance during the American Revolution, the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy, and details about its operations and facilities. It captures the site's scenic beauty, its historical importance, and engages readers with a blend of military history and educational overview. At the start of the book, the author describes the picturesque location of West Point, highlighting its strategic and historical significance during the Revolutionary War. Boynton discusses early military fortifications established to control the passage of the Hudson River, recounting the ambitious yet ultimately flawed attempts at defense, including the early fortifications constructed under the direction of Washington. The narrative delves into the treachery of Benedict Arnold, his collaboration with the British, and the eventual capture of Major John André, detailing consequential events that shaped military strategy and education in the United States. The opening effectively sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the Academy's evolution and its lasting legacy on military training in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWest Point (N.Y.) -- Guidebooks
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39188
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