Project Gutenberg 2018-06-13 Public domain in the USA. 1136 Richardson, Robert C. (Robert Charlwood) 1882 1954 Scott, Hugh Lenox 1853 1934 Scott, Hugh L. 17025795 West Point An Intimate Picture of the National Military Academy and of the Life of the Cadet 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.) "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.) Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States Military Academy U Text Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare Category: History - Schools & Universities 637889 2025-07-23T03:56:20.766935 text/html 641611 2018-06-12T20:35:10 text/html 2496007 2025-07-23T03:56:30.806974 application/epub+zip 2499597 2025-07-23T03:56:22.917944 application/epub+zip 294307 2025-07-23T03:56:21.722949 application/epub+zip 2672636 2025-07-23T03:56:36.104431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2626488 2025-07-23T03:56:29.595970 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429519 2022-08-25T17:51:14.413576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 577135 2025-07-23T03:56:19.346936 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 577411 2018-06-12T20:35:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19404 2025-07-23T03:56:36.255333 application/rdf+xml 7688 2025-07-23T03:56:21.843922 image/jpeg 1698 2025-07-23T03:56:21.785910 image/jpeg 210601 2018-06-12T20:35:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 2272254 2018-06-12T20:35:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 2278160 2025-07-23T03:56:20.900955 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia