Hardtack and Coffee
John Davis Billings
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Hardtack and Coffee
by John Davis Billings, George M Smith and Co
Published
1888
Publisher
G.M.Smith
Pages
408
Description
One of the most important memoirs of the American Civil War, this is also one of the few to describe what life was really like for the common soldier. The author, a Union veteran of the Army of the Potomac, tells of how the men enlisted or were conscripted; how they lived in camp and on the march; what they ate and foraged; how they were equipped and provided for; how they lived, amused themselves, were disciplined and punished, cared for and healed, and ultimately how they died. Written with a wry and gentle sense of humor, and profusely illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings, this book is full of the anecdotes and trivia that made it a best-seller in its day, and a primary source for life in the Civil War ever since.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Hardtack and Coffee?
This edition of Hardtack and Coffee has approximately 408 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Hardtack and Coffee?
For most readers, Hardtack and Coffee typically takes between 8h 30m and 5h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 102,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 102,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Hardtack and Coffee?
The estimated word count for Hardtack and Coffee is approximately 102,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Hardtack and Coffee?
Hardtack and Coffee was written by John Davis Billings, George M Smith and Co.
When was Hardtack and Coffee published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1888. The original work may have been published on a different date.