West Point and Valley Forge

About the Book

More than 3,000 of General George Washington's troops died from cold, hunger, and smallpox while encamping at Valley Forge. This is the story of that harsh winter, the victories that followed, and the founding of the Valley Forge National Historical Park.

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 here. The daily life of the cadets is described along with anecdotes about the old generals.

About the Author

Libby Hughes is an author, editor, and playwright. Her biographies of international heroes and heroines include: Margaret Thatcher; Nelson Mandela; Norman Schwarzkof; Colin Powell; Christopher Reeve; and Tiger Woods. She edited Ginger Rogers' autobiography and her plays have won awards and been produced off off Broadway. She writes and lives on Cape Cod with her two Rhodesian Ridgebacks.