Hardtack and Coffee: The Unwritten Story of Army Life

Hardtack and Coffee: The Unwritten Story of Army Life
ISBN-10
1530731305
ISBN-13
9781530731305
Series
Hardtack and Coffee
Pages
224
Language
English
Published
2016-03-24
Publisher
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Author
John D. Billings

Description

Originally published in 1887, Hard Tack and Coffee quickly became a best seller, and is now considered one of the most important books written by a Civil War veteran. Some sample chapter headings reveal the breadth of subjects covered: How the Soldiers Were Sheltered Life in Tents Army Rations Offences and Punishments Raw Recruits Special Rations Boxes from Home Sutlers Foraging Corps and Corps Badges The Army Mule Hospitals and Ambulances Breaking Camp On the March Army Wagon-Trains Army Road and Bridge Builders Talking Flags and Torches Brilliantly written, dazzlingly detailed and from the mouth of someone who was actually there, Hardtack & Coffee - The Unwritten Story of Army Life is a must-read for Civil War buffs and military historians.

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