WEST POINT

About the Book

West Point has a rich history, dating from 1802 as the United States Military Academy. Famous generals, such as Robert Lee, Douglas MacArthur and Norman Schwarzkopf, spent their university years there. The daily life of the cadets is described along with anecdotes about old generals.

About the Author

Libby Hughes is an author, playwright, and lyricist. Her biographies of international leaders and celebrities for young adults include: Margaret Thatcher, Nelson Mandela, Colin Powell, Benazir Bhutto, Norman Schwarzkopf, Tiger Woods, John Grisham, George W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan. Hughes is listed in ?Who?s Who of American Women? and ?Who?s Who in the World?. She lives between Cambridge and Cape Cod.