The Virginia Military Institute: Its Building And Rebuilding is a historical book that was first published in 1912. It was written by Francis Henney Smith, who was a former superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). The book provides a detailed account of the history of VMI, from its establishment in 1839 to its rebuilding after the Civil War. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of VMI's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the founding of the institution and its early years. The following chapters describe the various buildings and structures that were constructed on the campus over the years, including barracks, classrooms, and administrative buildings. The book also covers the impact of the Civil War on VMI, including the destruction of many of the buildings and the loss of faculty and students. The author describes the efforts to rebuild the institution in the years following the war, including the construction of new buildings and the recruitment of new faculty and students. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of the architecture and design of the various buildings on the VMI campus. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the buildings and their surroundings. Overall, The Virginia Military Institute: Its Building And Rebuilding is a fascinating historical account of one of America's most prestigious military institutions. It provides a unique glimpse into the history of VMI and the challenges it faced over the years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.