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

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

by Edward C. (Edward Carlisle) Boynton

EN·~1 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
1

GUIDE TO WEST POINT, AND THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY. WITH MAPS AND ENGRAVINGS.

0:04
2

NEW YORK: D. VAN NOSTRAND, 192 BROADWAY. 1867.

0:02
3

GUIDE TO WEST POINT.

38:10
4

SECOND FACE.

0:14
5

THIRD FACE.

0:07
6

FOURTH FACE.

31:03
7

APPOINTMENT AND ADMISSION OF CADETS.

8:57
8

MEMORANDUM - INDICATING THE METHOD OF EXAMINING CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION INTO THE MILITARY ACADEMY.

2:27
9

FIRST YEAR—FOURTH CLASS.

0:39
10

SECOND YEAR—THIRD CLASS.

1:01

Description

Nestled on a rugged plateau where the Hudson River winds through towering cliffs, West Point has long stood as a natural stronghold and a symbol of America’s fight for liberty. The guide paints a vivid picture of the landscape—from the Alpine‑like Allegheny ridges to the historic wind‑gated gorge—while recalling the early strategic battles that turned the site into a linchpin of the Revolution.

Beyond the scenery, the audio tour unfolds the layered story of the United States Military Academy, its early forts, and the engineers who shaped the defenses. Listeners encounter detailed maps, careful engravings, and narrated anecdotes about the forts of Arnold, Putnam, and Kosciuszko’s redoubts, all presented in a clear, engaging style that brings the birthplace of countless officers to life. The result is an intimate, educational walk through a place where natural beauty and military heritage meet.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (106K characters)

Release date

2012-03-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edward C. (Edward Carlisle) Boynton

Edward C. (Edward Carlisle) Boynton

1824–1893

A West Point graduate, soldier, teacher, and early photographer, this 19th-century writer brought military history to life through firsthand knowledge of the academy and the army. His books on West Point helped preserve the story of one of America’s best-known military institutions.

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