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100 1 _aRichardson, Robert C.
_q(Robert Charlwood),
_d1882-1954
245 1 0 _aWest Point :
_bAn Intimate Picture of the National Military Academy and of the Life of the Cadet
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-06-13
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States Military Academy
700 1 _aScott, Hugh Lenox,
_d1853-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57316
999 _c98147
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