""West Point Fifty Years Ago: An Address"" is a book written by Francis Henney Smith in 1879. The book is a reflection of the author's experience as a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point fifty years prior to the writing of the book. The author discusses his time at West Point, the rigorous training and education that cadets undergo, and the various challenges and obstacles that he and his fellow cadets faced during their time at the academy. The book provides a detailed account of the curriculum, discipline, and military training that cadets receive at West Point. Moreover, the book also provides a glimpse into the social and cultural aspects of life at West Point during the mid-19th century. Overall, ""West Point Fifty Years Ago: An Address"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the United States Military Academy and the experiences of cadets during the mid-19th century.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.