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Dick Prescotts’S Fourth Year At West Point Ready To Drop The Gray For Shoulder Straps

Dick Prescotts’S Fourth Year At West Point Ready To Drop The Gray For Shoulder Straps

H. Irving Hancock / HIrving Hancock

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789354847998
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A rousing plunge into the grit and growth of a young cadet’s world. A tale of discipline, daring and discovery, where boys stake their futures on steel nerves and steadfast aims.Dick Prescott’s Fourth Year At West Point Ready To Drop The Gray For Shoulder Straps is more than a school-boy adventure; it is a clear window into early twentieth-century military life, told with brisk pace and authentic detail. The narrative blends juvenile military fiction with coming-of-age themes, showing how leadership training and camaraderie can temper ambition and character under pressure. Set against the historic West Point milieu, it offers a vivid portrayal of duty, resilience, and the shaping hand of tradition-perfect for readers seeking both excitement and reflection.This volume carries literary and historical significance as a landmark in classic military academy novels. It bridges school boy adventure tales with genuine insight into military discipline and character formation, making it a meaningful addition to any library collection. It speaks to casual readers seeking engaging escapade and to classic-literature collectors valuing ritual, place, and period voice.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure-an indispensable piece for fans of west point settings, early twentieth-century adventure, and enduring tales of youthful resolve.

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