Manual For The Subsistence Department, United States Army (1898)

The Manual For The Subsistence Department, United States Army (1898) is a comprehensive guidebook written by the United States Subsistence Department for the purpose of providing instruction and guidance to army personnel regarding the procurement, distribution, and management of food supplies in the field. This manual outlines the procedures and protocols for the efficient and effective handling of food and related supplies, including the proper storage, transportation, and preparation of rations. It also provides detailed information on the various types of rations available, such as fresh, canned, and preserved foods, as well as the methods for calculating and distributing rations to troops. The manual includes numerous illustrations and charts to aid in the understanding and implementation of the instructions provided. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of military logistics and the role of food supply in the operations of the United States Army during the late 19th century.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.