Guide to West Point, and the U.S. Military Academy Part 8

18. FORT PUTNAM, _from the West Point Hotel_. 1863.

19. THE OLD ACADEMIC BUILDING, _looking south-east_.

20. THE OLD MESS-HALL, _looking south-west_.

21. THE OLD NORTH BARRACKS, _looking north-east_.

22. THE OLD SOUTH BARRACKS, _looking south-east_.

23. THE NEW MESS-HALL, _looking south-west_.

24. THE NEW ACADEMIC BUILDING, _looking south-west_.

25. THE NEW CADET BARRACKS, _looking south-east_.

26. THE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY, _looking south-east_.

27. THE WEST POINT HOTEL, _looking north-west_.

28. THE CHAPEL, _north front_.

29. THE THIRTEEN-INCH MORTAR AT THE SEACOAST BATTERY.

30. THE TROPHY GUNS.

31. KOSCIUSZKO'S MONUMENT.

32. THE CADET'S MONUMENT.

33. DADE'S MONUMENT.

34. WOOD'S MONUMENT.

35. MILITARY ACADEMY BAND.

36. THE ENCAMPMENT.

NOTICES OF THE PRESS.

"The author has, with painstaking industry, gathered into one view whatever could be gleaned from our annals, not only in regard to the origin and progress of the Military Academy, but in reference to the previous history of West Point as an important Military Station during the American Revolution.

"This work is a valuable addition to our historical literature, and will furnish to the thousands of graduates from the West Point Academy a most valuable _souvenir_ of their _alma mater_."--_Army and Navy Journal._

"The a.s.sociations of West Point, the seat of the United States Military Academy, are in this respect remarkable, that they derive their interest exclusively from the circ.u.mstances incidental to the birth and progress of the nation. The history of the place is an important part of the nation's history. It was the objective point in that drama of Arnold's treason, which, by involving the fate of Andre, is remembered as one of the most romantic incidents in the story of the war. The aspect of the place in connection with the events of that time is given by that method of description which always leaves the sense of historic verity. The author has presented his subject not so much in his own narrative as by a judicious combination of extracts from doc.u.ments and papers of original authority; although his own observations, by way of correction and explanation, are given in good taste, and indicate a candid judgment. Capt. Boynton's book should command the interest of those who know most of West Point, and of those who know nothing about it."--_Atlantic Monthly._

"It records the earliest attempt at inst.i.tuting a Military School by the Continental Congress in 1776. It conducts us through the life of the inst.i.tution, arguing with terseness its const.i.tutionality, defending its educational principles, and explaining the necessity for its preservation. We commend this volume to our readers with perfect confidence, believing that they will be more than amply repaid by its careful perusal. We ourselves have lingered with pleasure over its pages, and predict for the work great success, as one of the most valuable and interesting additions that has of late years been made to our historical literature."--_United Service Magazine._

"Aside from its value as an historical record, the volume under notice is _an entertaining guide-book to the Military Academy and its surroundings_. We have full details of Cadet life from the day of entrance to that of graduation, together with descriptions of the buildings, grounds, and monuments. To the mult.i.tude of those who have enjoyed at West Point the combined attractions, this book will give in its descriptive and ill.u.s.trated portion especial pleasure; while the critical reader will be quite ready to agree fully with the modest author, that a 'nucleus of truth' has been established as a basis for a more minute history, if such should ever be needed."--_New York Evening Post._

"The second part of the book gives the history of the Military Academy from its foundation in 1802, a description of the Academic buildings, and the appearance to-day of this always beautiful spot, with the manner of appointment of the Cadets, course of study, pay, time of service, and much other information yearly becoming of greater value, for West Point has not yet reached its palmiest days.

"The book is beautifully printed on thick tinted paper, with excellent ill.u.s.trations and an abundance of those fine clear-cut maps in which your true West Pointer so much delights."--_Boston Daily Advertiser._

"We cannot close without thanking Capt. BOYNTON for the vast amount of information so well collated in his book, and for his clear statement of the history and condition of the Academy from the beginning to the present time."--_North American Review._