Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point; Or, Two Chums in the Cadet Gray
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"Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point; Or, Two Chums in the Cadet Gray" by H. Irving Hancock is a novel written during the early 20th century. This coming-of-age story follows the experiences of two young men, Dick Prescott and Greg Holmes, as they navigate the challenging and disciplined life at the United States Military Academy at West Point, highlighting their aspirations of becoming officers in the U.S. Army. The opening of
the book sets the stage for Dick and Greg's arrival at West Point, where they face a series of examinations to gain entry as cadets. The atmosphere is charged with nervous anticipation as the boys await their turns, revealing their backgrounds and the rigorous requirements they must meet. As they interact with fellow candidates and start to understand the strict military culture, the tension between excitement and fear becomes evident. Their journey serves not only as a trial of physical and mental endurance but also as a means of character development as they confront their fears, make new friends, and learn to respect the traditions and challenges of military life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving), 1868-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point; Or, Two Chums in the Cadet Gray |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | College stories |
| Subject | United States Military Academy -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Military cadets -- United States -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6426 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 348 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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