The book "West Point: An Intimate Portrait of the National Military Academy and the Life of a Cadet" by Robert Charlwood Richardson is a unique document that reveals to the reader the secrets of one of the most famous military educational institutions in the world. The author tells in detail about the daily life of cadets, their preparation for service in the army, internal discipline and the educational process. Thanks to this book, the reader will have the opportunity to get an in-depth look at the history and inner world of the National Military Academy at West Point, as well as to understand how the future officer corps of the United States is being formed.