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Guide to West Point, and the U.S. Military Academy

By Edward C. Boynton
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A detailed guide combines local history, military engineering, and descriptive sightseeing to present West Point and the United States Military Academy. It traces the site's geography and strategic role on the Hudson, documents Revolutionary War fortifications and river obstructions including the anchored chain and fort works, reproduces contemporary plans and engineers' correspondence, and surveys the academy's buildings, drills, collections, maps, and engravings. Interleaving historical narrative with practical description, it equips visitors with architectural details, battlefield remnants, museum specimens, and visual aids to clarify the institution's landscape and military origins.

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Edward C. Boynton

Edward C. Boynton was an American author known for his work in military literature. He is best recognized for his book "Guide to West Point, and the U.S. Military Academy," which provides insights into the prestigious military institution and its educational framework. Boynton's writing reflects a deep understanding of military training and the culture surrounding the U.S. Military Academy, contributing to the literature on military education and history.

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