Cadet Life at West Point

A first-person memoir of life at the United States Military Academy, following the author’s progression from appointment and preparation through plebe, yearling, furlough, and graduation. It combines personal anecdotes with practical guidance for prospective cadets, describing daily routines, discipline, drills, academics, and social customs. Supplemented by sketches, invitations, statistics, and illustrations, the narrative also offers descriptive accounts of campus layout, facilities, ceremonies, and the academy’s organization.