From Headquarters: Odd Tales Picked Up in the Volunteer Service

From Headquarters: Odd Tales Picked Up in the Volunteer Service is a collection of whimsical short stories by James A. Frye, written in the late 19th century. The book highlights the lighter side of the volunteer military experience, focusing on camaraderie and the unique quirks of soldiers rather than providing a strict historical account. Frye's anecdotes, introduced with a reflective preface, aim to entertain and celebrate the humanity of military life, beginning with the story of Captain Pender and the vibrant setting of The Battery.