[PDF] Dick Prescotts Fourth Year At West Point Or Ready To Drop The Gray For Shoulder Straps eBook

Author : H. Irving Hancock
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 26,93 MB
Release : 2023-11-16
Category : History
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In 'Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point; Or, Two Chums in the Cadet Gray,' H. Irving Hancock delves into the life of a young cadet as he navigates the challenges and camaraderie of the prestigious military academy. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the book provides a glimpse into the rigid training, honor codes, and personal growth of the protagonist, Dick Prescott. Hancock's attention to detail in describing the daily routines and traditions at West Point adds depth to the narrative, making it not only an entertaining read but also a valuable historical and literary resource for understanding military education in the early 20th century. As a prolific writer of adventure stories for young readers, Hancock's expertise in crafting engaging narratives for a youthful audience is evident in this book. His own military experience may have inspired him to write a realistic and relatable portrayal of life at West Point, drawing readers into Prescott's journey of friendship and duty. I highly recommend 'Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point' to readers interested in military history, coming-of-age stories, and engaging adventures that combine both action and personal growth.

Author : H. Irving Hancock
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Page : 278 pages
File Size : 32,80 MB
Release : 2015-07-03
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ISBN : 9781330662328

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Excerpt from Dick Prescott's Fourth Year at West Point: Or Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps "Detachment halt!" commanded the engineer officer in charge. Out on the North Dock at West Point the column of cadets had marched, and now, at the word, came to an abrupt stop. This detachment, made up of members of the first and third classes in the United States Military Academy, was out on this August forenoon for instruction in actual military engineering. The task, which must be accomplished in a scant two hours, was to lay a pontoon bridge across an indentation of the Hudson River, this indentation being a few hundred feet across, and representing, in theory, an unfordable river. "Mr. Prescott!" About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Hancock H Irving (Harrie Irving)
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 36,13 MB
Release : 2016-06-21
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ISBN : 9781318728961

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Author : H. Irving Hancock
Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,86 MB
Release : 2021-08-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9789354847998

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This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten Alpha Editions has made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for the present and future generations. This whole book has been re-formatted, re-typed and re-designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence the text is clear and readable.

Author : H. Irving Hancock
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 14,98 MB
Release : 2016-02-15
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ISBN : 9781530058792

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Harrie Irving Hancock was an American chemist and writer, mainly remembered as an author of children's literature and juveniles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and as having written a fictional depiction of a German invasion of the USA.

Author : Harrie Irving Hancock
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 32,59 MB
Release : 1911
Category : Fiction
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"Dick Prescott spends a pleasant summer at home on his furlough, then he goes back to West Point -- a Second Classman. There follows another year of work and play. An accident in the riding hall sends Dick to the Cadet hospital with an injured spine that threatens to put an end to his cadet days. His greatest joy comes on Commencement day when the medical examiners tell him that there is no question about his full recovery"--Dust jacket flap.