This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 02008524
Title: Hardtack and coffee : or, the unwritten story of Army life, including chapters on enlisting, life in tents and log huts, jonahs and beats, offences and punishments, raw recruits, foraging, corps and corps badges, the wagon trains, the Army mule, the Engineer Corps, the Signal Corps, etc.
Original Publication: Boston: George M. Smith & Co., 1887.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Tack_and_Coffee
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Hardtack and Coffee: or, the Unwritten Story of Army Life" by John D. Billings is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the daily experiences and challenges faced by soldiers during the American Civil War, highlighting aspects such as food, shelter, and camaraderie. Through detailed sketches and chapters, it aims to provide a narrative of army life that supplements the more widely studied military campaigns and leaders. At the start of the book, the author reflects on how his own experiences and storytelling at a hotel inspired him to craft this account. The opening chapter vividly sets the stage for the tumultuous political climate leading up to Lincoln’s election, the subsequent secession of Southern states, and the initial calls for troops. Billings emphasizes the sense of urgency and confusion as the nation transformed into a battleground, showcasing the transition from civilian life to military duty and the emotional fervor sparked by patriotism. This foundation serves as a vibrant introduction to the soldier's plight and the everyday realities that will be detailed in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Billings, John Davis, 1842-1933
Illustrator: Reed, Charles Wellington, 1841-1926
EBook No.: 72532
Published: Dec 28, 2023
Downloads: 280
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject: United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Billings, John Davis, 1842-1933
Subject: United States. Army -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02008524
Title: Hardtack and coffee : or, the unwritten story of Army life, including chapters on enlisting, life in tents and log huts, jonahs and beats, offences and punishments, raw recruits, foraging, corps and corps badges, the wagon trains, the Army mule, the Engineer Corps, the Signal Corps, etc.
Original Publication: Boston: George M. Smith & Co., 1887.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Tack_and_Coffee
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Hardtack and Coffee: or, the Unwritten Story of Army Life" by John D. Billings is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the daily experiences and challenges faced by soldiers during the American Civil War, highlighting aspects such as food, shelter, and camaraderie. Through detailed sketches and chapters, it aims to provide a narrative of army life that supplements the more widely studied military campaigns and leaders. At the start of the book, the author reflects on how his own experiences and storytelling at a hotel inspired him to craft this account. The opening chapter vividly sets the stage for the tumultuous political climate leading up to Lincoln’s election, the subsequent secession of Southern states, and the initial calls for troops. Billings emphasizes the sense of urgency and confusion as the nation transformed into a battleground, showcasing the transition from civilian life to military duty and the emotional fervor sparked by patriotism. This foundation serves as a vibrant introduction to the soldier's plight and the everyday realities that will be detailed in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Billings, John Davis, 1842-1933
Illustrator: Reed, Charles Wellington, 1841-1926
EBook No.: 72532
Published: Dec 28, 2023
Downloads: 280
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject: United States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Billings, John Davis, 1842-1933
Subject: United States. Army -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.