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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.

Bryn Athyn, PA Presentation – October 27, 2015

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Allen Mesch

I had the great pleasure to speak to a group of General Smith’s descendants and interested residents at the Cairnwood Village in the historic town of Bryn Athyn, PA. The October 27, 2015 event began with dinner from 6:30 to 8:00 … Continue reading →

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Writing Amazon Reviews

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Allen Mesch

I just read several posts on Books and Writers from Promocave.com on LinkedIn about getting people to write book reviews on Amazon. Reviews are a great way to help other readers. First of all, the reviews help people decide whether to buy … Continue reading →

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Presentations on Teacher of Civil War Generals – October 7, 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Allen Mesch

I had the pleasure on October 7, 2015 to make two presentations on the Teacher of Civil War Generals. The day began with a 7:00 a.m. talk on General Smith for the Plano Kiwanis.  I used my display board for … Continue reading →

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Barnes and Noble Book Signing

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Allen Mesch

I will be signing books at the Barnes and Noble Creekwalk Village bookstore in Plano, TX on Saturday, December 5, 2015 between 2-4 p.m.  It’s educator appreciation day and teachers up to twelfth grade get a 25% discount. Please tell … Continue reading →

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Kindle edition of Teacher of Civil War Generals is now available

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Allen Mesch

The Kindle version of Teacher of Civil War Generalsis now available from Amazon. #317 in Books; Biographies; Memoirs; Professionals; Academics; Educators #560 in Books; Biographies; Memoirs; Historical; United States; Civil War #654 in Books; History; Americas; United States; Civil War; Campaigns & Battlefields

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Allen Mesch mentioned in Knights of Note

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Allen Mesch

I was mentioned in Clarkson University online magazine as alumni Knights of Note. Allen Mesch ’65 for having his book entitled “Teacher of Civil War Generals – Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant” published by McFarland … Continue reading →

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New Information on General C. F. Smith

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Allen Mesch

Yesterday I was contacted by one  of General Smith’s descendants who lives in Portland, OR. He informed me that he had discovered a number of documents that dealt with Charles and Allen Smith. We visited on the phone and he was excited … Continue reading →

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Teacher of Civil War Generals mentioned in Civil War Books and Authors Blog

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Allen Mesch

Civil War Books and Authors Blog mentioned Teacher of Civil War Generals in a July 31, 2015 post Booknotes III (July 2015) Teacher of Civil War Generals: Major General Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant by Allen H. … Continue reading →

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Teacher of Civil War Generals is Now Available

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Allen Mesch

Teacher of Civil War Generals: Major Generals Charles Ferguson Smith, Soldier and West Point Commandant is now available for purchase. The softcover version is available from McFarland and Amazon.

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Reviewed the Proofs, Next Step Publication

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Allen Mesch

My wife and I reviewed the proofs and made corrections to about one-third of the pages. We sent the changes off to McFarland and are waiting for the book to arrive. In the meantime, I have been assembling information to help … Continue reading →

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