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Hardtack and Coffee

Hardtack and Coffee

Immerse yourself in the gritty reality of military life during the tumultuous Civil War era with "Hardtack and Coffee." This podcast invites listeners to explore the often-overlooked experiences of the common soldier, highlighting the daily struggles and triumphs faced far from the battlefield. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into themes of camaraderie, resilience, and the human spirit, providing vivid descriptions of rations, camp life, and the unique challenges of warfare. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that capture the essence of life as a soldier, revealing the humor and heart that can emerge even in the darkest times. Discover a new book with every episode, and gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and stories that shaped a nation during one of its most defining conflicts. Join us as we journey through the pages of history, one audiobook at a time.

Episodes

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Voice From Harper's Ferry-Osborne Perry Anderson 2 hr 22 min 23 sec
Poetry of Thomas Moore-Thomas Moore 5 hr 42 min 9 sec
Man and Nature on the Broads-Arthur Henry Patterson 6 hr 31 min 35 sec
Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers-John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown 7 hr 16 min 53 sec
Dave Brings Home A Wife (dramatic reading)-Steele Rudd 1 hr 39 min 28 sec
Andersonville Diary, Escape And List Of The Dead-John L. Ransom 8 hr 32 min 51 sec
Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent-Washington Irving 1 hr 38 min 3 sec
Bindle-Herbert George Jenkins 6 hr 36 min 30 sec
Stolen Idols-E. Phillips Oppenheim 8 hr 41 min 24 sec
In Our Convent Days-Agnes Repplier 4 hr 14 min 1 sec
Fiend's Delight-Ambrose Bierce 2 hr 25 min 35 sec
Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field - Tales They Told to a Fellow Correspondent-Henry William Fischer 6 hr 17 min 6 sec
Journal from Japan-Marie Stopes 7 hr 58 min 13 sec
Castle Rackrent-Maria Edgeworth 5 hr 7 min 2 sec
Is Sex Necessary or Why You Feel The Way You Do-James Thurber, E. B. White 2 hr 18 min 23 sec
Wheel Within A Wheel-Frances E. Willard 1 hr 17 min 32 sec
Adventures of an Ugly Girl-Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett 7 hr 27 min 33 sec
United States Historical Documents-Various 1 hr 22 min 29 sec
21 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 24 min 53 sec
20 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 24 min 25 sec
19 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 51 min 41 sec
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16 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 34 min 2 sec
15 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 32 min 55 sec
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13 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 41 min 6 sec
12 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 36 min 50 sec
11 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 27 min 17 sec
10 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 36 min 25 sec
09 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 58 min 57 sec
08 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 36 min 3 sec
07 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 59 min 46 sec
06 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 33 min 58 sec
05 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 29 min 34 sec
04 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 19 min 54 sec
03 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 29 min 11 sec
02 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 14 min 19 sec
01 - Hardtack and Coffee by John Billings 32 min 41 sec

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