Nine Months in the Quartermaster's Department: Or, the Chances for Making a Million

By Navin Kikabhai

Book Overview

""Nine Months in the Quartermaster's Department: Or The Chances for Making a Million"" is a memoir written by Charles Leib and published in 1862. The book describes Leib's experiences working as a quartermaster during the American Civil War. As a quartermaster, Leib was responsible for providing supplies to the Union Army, including food, clothing, and ammunition. Throughout the book, Leib provides a detailed account of the challenges and difficulties he faced in his role, including shortages of supplies, corruption, and bureaucratic red tape. He also discusses the various strategies he used to overcome these obstacles and ensure that the soldiers under his care had the resources they needed to fight the war. In addition to his experiences as a quartermaster, Leib also provides insights into the broader social and political context of the Civil War. He discusses the impact of the conflict on civilians, the role of slavery in the war, and the challenges of maintaining morale among soldiers. Overall, ""Nine Months in the Quartermaster's Department"" offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and provides readers with a detailed account of the inner workings of the Union Army's supply chain. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or the logistics of military operations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1146436157
• ISBN13: 9781146436151
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"