Author Archives: Allen Mesch

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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.

Digital vs. Paper

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Allen Mesch

Last week, Pew Research Center issued a report on America’s reading habits.  The study found that 65% of Americans read a print book in the last year. Pew found that 28% of Americans read an e-book and 14% listened to … Continue reading →

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Charles A. Marvin – “One Year, Six Months, and Eleven Days”

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Allen Mesch

I took a writing detour last week to work on a history of my wife’s ancestor Charles A. Marvin. As far as I can determine, Mr. Marvin is the only relative who fought in the American Civil War. As the title on … Continue reading →

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Your Affectionate Father on Kindle

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Allen Mesch

Your Affectionate Father, Charles F. Smith is now available on the Kindle platform. The price is $5.49.

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Reviews of Your Affectionate Father

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Allen Mesch

I am looking for some Amazon reviews for Your Affectionate Father, Charles F. Smith. Please contact me, if you would be interested in reading and reviewing this book. In that regard, William MacKinnon has offered to review the book for … Continue reading →

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Future Presentations

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Allen Mesch

This October will be busy with three presentations. I hope that you will be able to attend one of these talks. October 2, 2016 – G.A. R. Civil War Museum & Library – Philadelphia, PA October 8, 2016 – Andrew Carnegie Free Library & … Continue reading →

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Presentation at Allen Library on May 12, 2016

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Allen Mesch

Thank you to Allen Public Library for inviting me to speak about Major General C. F. Smith.  Also thanks to those who attended the talk and bought books. It is wonderful to tell people about this fine gentleman, soldier, and … Continue reading →

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Review of Teacher of Civil War Generals in America’s Civil War

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Allen Mesch

During a book signing at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Plymouth Meeting, PA, I picked up the July 2016 edition of America’s Civil War. I was delighted to find an excellent review of Teacher of Civil War Generals written … Continue reading →

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Author Events in May 2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Allen Mesch

The first half of May is busy with a book signing and two presentations. On May 2, 2016, I will be signing books at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Plymouth Meeting, PA from 6:00 till 9:00 p.m. The following … Continue reading →

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March-April Book Tour and Presentations

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Allen Mesch

My wife and I left Plano, TX early on March 23, 2016 on our first book tour for Teacher of Civil War Generals. We made it as far as Milan, TN that night. The following day we drove to Paducah, KY … Continue reading →

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Civil War Monitor Review

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Allen Mesch

Thanks to Robert Grandchamp for his review on the Civil War Monitor web page. Grandchamp wrote, “In conclusion, this is a solid, well-written book about a Union general who did much to contribute to the results of the Civil War … Continue reading →

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