Review
One of the most entertaining of all Civil War books. –Henry Steele Commager
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Originally published in 1888, Hard Tack and Coffee became an immediate best seller. Its author, John Billings, had served with the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Writing from his own experience, the author’s unadorned style carries the reader right into the everyday life of the ordinary soldier in the Union Army.
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October 12th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
I really enjoyed this book! John Billings’ writing style is such that the book is full of humorous moments! The book itself was written in 1888 (many years after the Civil War) and describes various of camp life. Some of the areas he discusses are: enlisting, building shelters, standing watches, and how the armies re-supplied. There are many illustrations to go along with the chapters that were sketched by another member of a Massachusetts Regiment. Many of these drawings are humorous as well, which made it visually more attractive to me. The chapters are well written and designed. The author takes the material from his own soldiering experiences, newspapers, and interviews with other soldiers after the Civil War. I highly recommend this book as a primary source.
October 12th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
This book is great because it is one of the few soldier’s accounts. This gives a detailed look into everyday camp life and is told in a very good hearted manner. This is a must for all reenactors.