West Point Cemetery is one of the most beautiful military cemeteries in the world. More Medal of Honour recipients are buried here per acre than at any other place in the USA. Author Robert Holcomb was born on the grounds of the US Military Academy at West Point, graduated from the academy and served in the US Army for 20 years. His parents are buried in West Point Cemetery, and at his father's funeral he was inspired by the great beauty and tranquility of the place. Hundreds of original photographs accompany a tour of the cemetery, including the Old Cadet Chapel and Caretakers Cottage. However, this is not just a guide to the grounds, but also an extremely readable and informative historical work. Through the detailed biographies of 180 men and women buried at West Point, Holcomb goes beyond the headstones and gives an insight into the wider history of the Academy and the US Army.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Holcomb, Robert
Title
Stone Tapestry. A Visual and Historical Guide to the West Point Cemetery
Details
English text, 736 colour photos. 320 pages.
State
new
Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 77 Lower Valley Road PA 19310 Atglen, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
