Hardtack and Coffee
Name/Title
Hardtack and CoffeeEntry/Object ID
2026.0.21Description
Hardtack and Coffee (1887) was the second book written by John Billings about his service in the Army of the Potomac. He recorded the daily routines and experiences in camp. A best seller in 1887, it has been reprinted eight times. Many historians still consider this to be one of the best books about the common soldier in the Civil War.Collection
Civil WarCategory
U S Civil War