Dick Prescott'S First Year At West Point (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354847912)

A story of grit, growing up, and daring on the march from boyhood to responsibility. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point blends juvenile adventure fiction with the steady, earnest rhythms of Edwardian-era military life. The book follows a young cadet navigating academy life themes, rivalries, teamwork, and the moral choices that shape character. It sings with classic boys literature energy, offering brisk narration, engaging camaraderie, and sports rivalry adventures that will captivate middle grade readers and family adventure fans alike, all set against a vivid West Point setting. This edition honours a work long cherished by readers of early 1900s boys fiction, and it stands as a robust window into a bygone world of discipline, aspiration, and community. Its value extends beyond plot: it's a cultural artifact that illuminates the ethos of a military academy series and the era it depicts, inviting casual readers and classic-literature collectors to revisit a foundational chapter in American youth literature. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This careful revival respects the original voice while elevating readability for contemporary readers, offering a timeless classic that educates, entertains, and inspires.

Author: H Irving Hancock
ISBN-10: 9354847919
ISBN-13: 9789354847912
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 08/05/2021
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d