Customs of Service for Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers, As Derived From Law and Regulations, and Practised in the Army of the United States: Being a Handbook for the Rank and File of the Army,

Originally published in 1882, this handbook provides a practical guide to the customs and regulations of the United States Army during the late 19th century. Written by a veteran of the American Civil War, it covers topics such as drill and ceremony, inspections, and courts-martial, and provides a fascinating glimpse into military life of the period.

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