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.

Casa de Albergue de Martina

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Allen Mesch

I had the privilege of touring the Casa de Alberque de Martina, a home for girls in Puerto Plata, the Dominican Republic. The home is a special place for girls who were removed from unsafe conditions and sent to the … Continue reading →

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Democracy

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Allen Mesch

What is Democracy? The word democracy means “rule by the people,” and empowers individuals to exercise political control over the form and functions of their government. In a democracy, the people elect representatives to make decisions, policies, laws, etc. according … Continue reading →

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Boo!

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Allen Mesch

Just for fun, and do we ever need it, please enjoy this collection of Halloween images collected from near and far.*

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McFarland Publishing and Helene

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Allen Mesch

As readers may know, McFarland Publishing has published two of my books. McFarland is located in West Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina. The county, and especially West Jefferson, are among the most devastated parts of the East Coast. I have … Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln on Elections

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Allen Mesch

On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln said that elections were like “‘big boils’ – they caused a great deal of pain before they came to a head, but after the trouble was over the body was in better health than … Continue reading →

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Fort York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Allen Mesch

Fort York is an early 19th-century military fortification in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was used to garrison British and Canadian soldiers and defend the Toronto Harbor entrance. The fort contains stone-lined earthwork walls and eight historical buildings, including two blockhouses. It is part of Fort … Continue reading →

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National and World Book Day

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Allen Mesch

September 6, 2024, is National and World Book Day. That means it’s time to pick up a book and spend the day in your favorite chair, with your favorite beverage, reading a book. What better time to read one of … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Label?

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Allen Mesch

With the political season in full swing, it seemed a good time to break out the dictionary and read what the words CONSERVATIVE and LIBERAL mean. Conservative Conservative adj. 1. Conserving or tending to conserve; preservative. 2. tending to preserve … Continue reading →

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The Enchanted Highway

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Allen Mesch

The Enchanted Highway begins at Exit 72 on I-94 near Gladstone and terminates 32 miles down the road in the small town of Regent. Beginning with “Geese in Flight” at Exit 72, large metal sculptures are placed along the county … Continue reading →

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National Book Lovers Day

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Allen Mesch

August 9, 2024, is National Book Lovers Day. On National Book Lovers Day, you can celebrate by immersing yourself in a book swap with friends, visiting your local bookstore to support small businesses, or simply curling up with a cup … Continue reading →

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