Publisher's Synopsis
""Dick Prescott's First Year At West Point"" is a novel written by H. Irving Hancock. The book is set in the United States Military Academy at West Point, where the protagonist, Dick Prescott, enrolls as a plebe. The story follows Prescott's experiences during his first year at the academy, including his struggles with the rigorous academic and physical training programs, his interactions with his fellow cadets, and his attempts to prove himself to his superiors. Along the way, Prescott forms close friendships with his roommates, and he also encounters challenges such as hazing, cheating, and personal conflicts. The novel provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of a cadet at West Point, and it offers an inspiring story of perseverance, loyalty, and determination.Dick and Greg found they had much to talk about in comparing notes of what each had learned about the nature of duties in the summer camp. They were still thus engaged when Anstey bounded back into the tent. The young Virginian looked as though he were having a tremendously hard time to keep himself from exploding.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.