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West Point (Paperback)
William J. Addison, Kathryn Jewett Hogenson
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Discovery Miles 4 090
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West Point, located at the juncture of three rivers, is a tapestry
of the American experience. The peninsula was a stronghold and
religious center for the Powhatan tribes of eastern Virginia and
the site of many significant events at the beginning of English
settlement in America. Its story includes Chief Powhatan,
Pocahontas, and Capt. John Smith. In 1655, the West family became
the first British to settle the peninsula, and Bacon's Rebellion
was brought to an end there in 1676. Martha Washington was born and
raised near the town that was also home to Carter Braxton, a signer
of the Declaration of Independence. West Point was a site of
Lafayette's artillery during the Battle of Yorktown. With the
coming of the railroad, it became a valuable port fought over
during the Civil War and later a steamship hub and riverside
resort. The 20th century saw influences of immigration, two world
wars, and the struggle for civil rights. Native son Gen. "Chesty"
Puller became an iconic hero of the Marine Corps. This rich legacy
is explored through images with an emphasis on the late 19th
century and first half of the 20th century.
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West Point (Hardcover)
William J. Addison, Kathryn Jewett Hogenson
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R842
R691
Discovery Miles 6 910
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