Hardtack And Coffee

Hardtack and Coffee is a non-fiction book written by John Davis Billings in 1887. The book is an account of the daily life of soldiers during the American Civil War. The author, who served as a Union Army hospital steward during the war, provides a detailed and vivid description of the hardships and challenges that soldiers faced on a daily basis. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and entertainment available to soldiers. It also includes stories and anecdotes about the soldiers themselves, their experiences in battle, and their interactions with one another. Hardtack and Coffee is considered a classic of Civil War literature and provides a unique perspective on the daily life of soldiers during this pivotal period in American history.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.