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

"Guide to West Point, and the U.S. Military Academy" by Edward C. Boynton is a recounting of the events of West Point during the Revolutionary War and its progression into the U.S. Military Academy. The book describes the early scenic, but pivotal location of West Point and its importance to American military strategy, highlighting the initial efforts to fortify the Hudson River led by Washington. It also recounts the treacherous plot of Benedict Arnold and the capture of Major John André, pivotal moments that had big effects of military procedure and set the stage for the Academy's development and lasting impact on military training in America.