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About Allen Mesch

Allen is an author, educator, and historian. He has written nine books: The Analyst; Teacher of Civil War Generals; Your Affectionate Father, Charles F. Smith; Charles A. Marvin - "One Year. Six Months, and Eleven Days", Preparing for Disunion, Ebenezer Allen - Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy, The Forgotten Texas Statesman, The Third Rebellion, and The Traitor. He taught classes on the American Civil War at Collin College. He has visited more than 130 Civil War sites and given presentations at Civil War Roundtables.

Abbotsbury Swannery

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Abbotsbury Swannery is a nesting colony of mute swans near the village of Abbotsbury in Dorset, England. The Swannery is located on a two-acre site beside the Fleet Lagoon and sheltered from Lyme Bay by Chesil Beach. It is the … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth of July, America

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Allen Mesch

The Star-Spangled Banner O say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,⁠What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,⁠O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?And the … Continue reading →

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Kew Gardens – Buildings – Part 2

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Allen Mesch

The Kew Gardens contains several unique buildings in addition to the collection of flowers and plants. The Davies Alpine House houses Kew’s collection of alpine plants. Nash Conservatory was formerly known as the Aroid House No. 1 and was used … Continue reading →

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Kew Gardens – Flowers – Part 1

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Kew Gardens is a botanical garden in southwest London founded in 1759 that houses the “largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world”. Its living collections include some of the 27,000 taxa curated by the Royal Botanic … Continue reading →

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Why Doesn’t History Get More Respect?

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Why History Is Important History is Relevant(BombayMuseum.org) History is far more than a list of dates and events. It provides a way of thinking that helps us understand ourselves, our societies, and the world we live in. Studying history is … Continue reading →

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The Assassin

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Overview The Assassin is a political thriller set during the Gaza war between Hamas and Israel. Dr. Russell Conrad is once again pulled into the shadowy world of the CIA and Mossad. With support from David Abraham and Sophia Kessler, … Continue reading →

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Retirement Advice

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Enjoy Life in Retirement(The Palm Beaches) One of the pleasant rewards for a lifetime of work is the anticipation of retirement. No more commutes, no more meetings, no terrible bosses, no more child care, and no more stress. Welcome to … Continue reading →

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Give Me a Break

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Allen Mesch

I don’t know about other authors, but I have been inundated with emails from people wanting to help me publicize my books. Here are some of the examples of the pitches. This person used the wrong name. Hi Collin, I … Continue reading →

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150th Anniversary of the City of Allen

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Allen Mesch

On April 25, 2026, Allen, Texas celebrated its 150th anniversary with a day-long event. It marked the date in 1876 when the residents of the town filed a map of the town with the State of Texas. Ebenezer Allen I … Continue reading →

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The Straits of Hormuz

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Allen Mesch

The Straits of Hormuz The Straits of Hormuz have been the focus of the world’s energy consumers and producers. Its importance lies in the fact that it is the gateway to consuming countries outside the Persian Gulf. Access to the … Continue reading →

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