Download or read book Memos of a West Point Cadet written by Jaime Mardis and published by David McKay Company. This book was released on 1976 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 1969 Jaime Mardis entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with dreams of becoming another Errol Flynn in 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'. Instead, he found himself confronted with the stringent discipline and sometimes brutal realities of a system that has endured largely unchanged for 174 years."--Book jacket.
Download or read book Barricades written by Tom Carhart and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was not until well into the 20th Century that West Point became fully integrated, and the backstory of how this came about is the subject of this compelling work. It is a story that is both shameful and praiseworthy, a tale of young African-Americans finding themselves up against challenges that some were simply not prepared to take on, while others succeeded only after enduring the most harrowing physical trials. What especially distinguishes this account of these young men’s experiences at West Point is the author’s placing the events in the contemporaneous history of the decades—quoting the surprising number of newspaper accounts of the goings-on at West Point as well as memoirs by the individuals themselves. Most Americans were all too ready to ignore these events, but several of these pioneers persisted against all odds, and it is their stories that make this both a sobering yet inspiring book.
Download or read book Mark Twain and West Point written by Philip W. Leon and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Twain visited West Point at least ten times, delighting the cadets with stories, jokes, and speeches. Fascinated with West Point, Mark Twain mingled with cadets in the barracks, visited classrooms, and observed cavalry and artillery drills and parades. He formed lasting friendships with many cadets, faculty, and Superintendents. Philip W. Leon discusses each visit and traces the influence of West Point on A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court and other writings. A special chapter explores Mark Twain's response to some incidents of cadet hazing. Presenting archival material such as diaries, memoirs, official records, contemporary newspaper accounts, and previously unpublished correspondence, Leon illuminates the close ties of America's favorite storyteller and its premier military academy.
Download or read book The Colored Cadet at West Point written by Henry Ossian Flipper and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The following pages were written by request. They claim to give an accurate and impartial narrative of my four years' life while a cadet at West Point, as well as a general idea of the institution there. They are almost an exact transcription of notes taken at various times during those four years."
Download or read book The Colored Cadet at West Point Autobiography of Lieut Henry Ossian Flipper written by Henry Ossian Flipper and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook edition has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Excerpt: "The following pages were written by request. They claim to give an accurate and impartial narrative of my four years' life while a cadet at West Point, as well as a general idea of the institution there. They are almost an exact transcription of notes taken at various times during those four years."
Download or read book Absolutely American written by David Lipsky and published by HMH. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller: A “fascinating, funny and tremendously well written” chronicle of daily life at the US Military Academy (Time). In 1998, West Point made an unprecedented offer to Rolling Stone writer David Lipsky: Stay at the Academy as long as you like, go wherever you wish, talk to whomever you want, to discover why some of America’s most promising young people sacrifice so much to become cadets. Lipsky followed one cadet class into mess halls, barracks, classrooms, bars, and training exercises, from arrival through graduation. By telling their stories, he also examines the Academy as a reflection of our society: Are its principles of equality, patriotism, and honor quaint anachronisms or is it still, as Theodore Roosevelt called it, the most “absolutely American” institution? During an eventful four years in West Point’s history, Lipsky witnesses the arrival of TVs and phones in dorm rooms, the end of hazing, and innumerable other shifts in policy and practice. He uncovers previously unreported scandals and poignantly evokes the aftermath of September 11, when cadets must prepare to become officers in wartime. Lipsky also meets some extraordinary people: a former Eagle Scout who struggles with every facet of the program, from classwork to marching; a foul-mouthed party animal who hates the military and came to West Point to play football; a farm-raised kid who seems to be the perfect soldier, despite his affection for the early work of Georgia O’Keeffe; and an exquisitely turned-out female cadet who aspires to “a career in hair and nails” after the Army. The result is, in the words of David Brooks in the New York Times Book Review, “a superb description of modern military culture, and one of the most gripping accounts of university life I have read. . . . How teenagers get turned into leaders is not a simple story, but it is wonderfully told in this book.”
Download or read book West Point written by Robert C. Richardson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "West Point" (An Intimate Picture of the National Military Academy and of the Life of the Cadet) by Robert C. Richardson. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Stronger Than Custom written by Lance Janda and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2002 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the admission of women to the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1976.
Download or read book West Point Colors written by Anna Bartlett Warner and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: West Point Colors by Anna Bartlett Warner: Anna Bartlett Warner's novel is set against the backdrop of West Point Military Academy and explores themes of duty, honor, and love. It follows the lives and relationships of the cadets and their experiences at the academy. Key Aspects of the Novel "West Point Colors": Military Academy Life: The novel provides an intimate look into the daily lives, challenges, and aspirations of the cadets at West Point. Themes of Honor and Patriotism: Anna Bartlett Warner's story emphasizes the values of honor, duty, and patriotism that are instilled in the cadets. Romantic Elements: "West Point Colors" weaves elements of romance into the narrative, exploring the relationships that develop amidst the disciplined environment of the academy. Anna Bartlett Warner (1827-1915) was an American author and songwriter known for her novels and hymns. "West Point Colors" showcases her ability to create compelling narratives set in unique and challenging settings.
Download or read book The Mom s Guide to Surviving West Point written by Lisa Browne Joiner and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advice from moms who have "been there, done that" at the United States Military Academy. Information includes how things work, what to expect, how to dress, how to meet the needs of your cadet during the 47 month adventure.
Download or read book Cadet Gray written by Frederick P. Todd and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about the uniforms work at West Point from 1802, when the United States Military Academy was establishe, to the present day.
Download or read book Cadet Life at West Point written by Hugh T. Reed and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book West Point written by Robert Charlwood Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from West Point: An Intimate Picture of the National Military Academy and of the Life of the Cadet West Point played a great part in the gaining of American independence. It was strongly fortified as the key of the Hudson, and as long as it was held by the patriots of the Revolution the New England colonies could not be cut off from the others and conquered one at a time. The lack of educated officers was greatly felt by the Generals of the Revolution, and this lack was but feebly supplied by trained officers from abroad. It was mainly through the foresight and patriotism of Washington, Hamilton, and Knox that the Military Academy at West Point was founded, and their memory is still enshrined there. The Academy had its inception in very small beginnings, first by the assignment of students to an Engineer regiment until the organic act of 1802 created an Academy with ten cadets. A firm establishment was not made, however, until the detail of Colonel Sylvanus Thayer in command in 1817, who laid down the fundamental principles which govern the Academy to this day. The early graduates of the Academy suffered much from the jealousy of the old veterans of the Revolution who had no use for the educated soldier. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Spirit of Old West Point 1858 1862 written by Morris Schaff and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author provides an autobiographical account of his time at the United States Military Academy at West Point at the outbreak of the American Civil War.
Download or read book Cadet Days A Story of West Point written by Charles King and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join a group of cadets as they navigate the rigorous training and academic requirements of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Written by noted author and West Point graduate Charles King, this novel offers a glimpse into the challenges and values of military life in the late 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book List of Cadets Admitted Into the United States Military Academy West Point N Y from Its Origin Till September 1 1886 written by United States Military Academy and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book West Point Cadet written by Thomas J. Murphy and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reminiscences of cadet life including the cribbing scandal, the disappearance of Cadet Cox, the Christmas leave air crash in 1951, the sesquicentennial, academics and training.
