Hardtack and Coffee

By John Billings

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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.

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Episode Date
Dad's Trip to Brisbane (from Our New Selection)-Steele Rudd
Oct 10, 2026
Christmas Comes but Once a Year-John Leighton
Sep 12, 2026
Cottage Economy-William Cobbett
Aug 24, 2026
Bab Ballads-W. S. Gilbert
Aug 23, 2026
Voice From Harper's Ferry-Osborne Perry Anderson
Aug 22, 2026
Poetry of Thomas Moore-Thomas Moore
Aug 21, 2026
Man and Nature on the Broads-Arthur Henry Patterson
Aug 20, 2026
Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers-John Hubback, Edith Hubback Brown
Aug 19, 2026
Dave Brings Home A Wife (dramatic reading)-Steele Rudd
Aug 18, 2026
Andersonville Diary, Escape And List Of The Dead-John L. Ransom
Aug 17, 2026
Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent-Washington Irving
Aug 16, 2026
Bindle-Herbert George Jenkins
Aug 15, 2026
Stolen Idols-E. Phillips Oppenheim
Aug 12, 2026
In Our Convent Days-Agnes Repplier
Aug 11, 2026
Fiend's Delight-Ambrose Bierce
Aug 10, 2026
Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field - Tales They Told to a Fellow Correspondent-Henry William Fischer
Aug 09, 2026
Journal from Japan-Marie Stopes
Aug 09, 2026
Castle Rackrent-Maria Edgeworth
Aug 08, 2026
Is Sex Necessary or Why You Feel The Way You Do-James Thurber, E. B. White
Aug 07, 2026
Wheel Within A Wheel-Frances E. Willard
Aug 06, 2026
Adventures of an Ugly Girl-Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett
Aug 05, 2026
United States Historical Documents-Various
Aug 04, 2026
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