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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.

The Lone Star Book Review says “WOW!”

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Allen Mesch

The Lone Star Book Review has given Teacher of Civil War Generals its highest rating. Thanks for the “WOW!” rating. This rating is only given to a “book that far exceeds the current expectations of the reader.”

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Barnes & Noble Creekwalk Village Book Signing

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Allen Mesch

We had the pleasure of doing a book signing at the Barnes & Noble Creekwalk Village store in Plano, TX on December 5th from 2-4 p.m.  It was great meeting people and telling them about General Smith. We learned about … Continue reading →

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Is Teacher of Civil War Generals in Your Library?

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Allen Mesch

Teacher of Civil War Generals is in sixty-four libraries around the world.  Yes, I said around the world — two Canadian, two Australian, one in the Netherlands, and one in Switzerland.  Among the US libraries are the New York Public … Continue reading →

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Reviews of Teacher of Civil War Generals

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Allen Mesch

I received two very nice reviews of Teacher of Civil War Generals on Civil War Books and Authors (http://cwba.blogspot.com/2015/10/mesch-teacher-of-civil-war-generals.html) and Civil War News (http://www.civilwarnews.com/reviews/2015br/oct/smith-mesch-br101513.html). Thank you to both of these publications.

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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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