{"product_id":"hardtack-and-coffee-or-the-unwritten-story-of-army-life-cram-edition-9781026147962","title":"Hardtack and Coffee: Or The Unwritten Story of Army Life (Cram Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): John Davis Billings | Charles Wellington Reed\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Xpresspress\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Xpresspress\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Military - Civil Wars (see also United States - Civil War Pe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis XpressRead Cram Edition of Hardtack and coffee pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Hardtack and Coffee: or, the unwritten story of Army life\" by John D. Billings offers a vivid and detailed account of the everyday experiences of soldiers in the Union Army during the American Civil War. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves a vital historical record of 19th-century military life in the United States. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than just a chronicle of battles, this book delves into the unvarnished realities faced by soldiers, from the challenges of obtaining adequate food and supplies - symbolized by the \"hardtack and coffee\" of the title - to the camaraderie and hardships of camp life. Through firsthand observations and anecdotes, Billings paints a compelling picture of the United States Army during one of the nation's most defining periods. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA valuable resource for those interested in the American Civil War, military history, and the lives of the soldiers who shaped the nation's destiny, \"Hardtack and Coffee\" remains a powerful and enduring testament to the human spirit in the face of adversity.","brand":"Xpresspress","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892023050391,"sku":"9781026147962","price":2633.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026147962.webp?v=1781185499","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/hardtack-and-coffee-or-the-unwritten-story-of-army-life-cram-edition-9781026147962","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}