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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.

Historical Insults

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Allen Mesch

These insults are from a time before the English language got boiled down to four-letter words. These insults from famous people had style, imagination, and class. I only wish that I could burrow some to inflict on someone. 1. “I … Continue reading →

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From Bookstore to Bestseller

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Allen Mesch

Colleen Hoover is an American author who writes novels in the romance and young adult fiction genres. She is best known for her 2016 romance novel, It Ends with Us. She self-published many of her works before she was picked … Continue reading →

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Emancipation and Juneteenth

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Allen Mesch

Did Lincoln Free the Slaves? The Emancipation Proclamation, officially Proclamation 95, was a presidential proclamation and executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the Civil War. The Proclamation changed the legal status of more than … Continue reading →

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Arlington National Cemetery

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Allen Mesch

Arlington National Cemetery, the most famous cemetery in the country, is the final resting place for many of our nation’s greatest heroes, including more than 300,000 veterans of every American conflict, from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and Afghanistan.  Since … Continue reading →

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Using Grammarly Can Be Helpful

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Allen Mesch

Writing without the help of a computer is hard, but with the right desktop software, it can be made easier. Grammarly is one such tool that helps you write better and faster. It has a range of features to aid … Continue reading →

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Words Cannot Describe the Murders at Allen Premium Outlets

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Allen Mesch

The tragic events in Allen, Texas incited me to explore words that were used in reports and comments about the murderous attack. My daughter-in-law was at Allen Premium Outlets and escaped harm. It was a terrifying experience that will take … Continue reading →

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Authors Relax – Artificial Intelligence is Not Ready to Replace You

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Allen Mesch

Artificial intelligence is used in many ways today. It is used to provide personalized recommendations to people based on their previous searches and purchases or other online behavior1. It is also used in web searches, digital personal assistants, machine translations, … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Books You Must Read Before You Die

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Allen Mesch

I watched The Enforcer recently and was intrigued by the hero’s goal of reading a hundred books you must read. In response, I obtained the following list of books you must read. [CHILD] – 33 titles are suitable for children … Continue reading →

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“My undertaking is not difficult, essentially… I should only have to be immortal to carry it out.”

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Allen Mesch

Jorge Luis Borges (August 24, 1899 – June 14, 1986) was an Argentine writer who is considered one of the foremost literary figures of the Twentieth Century. He is famous for his short stories and fictive essays, Borges was also a poet, critic, translator, and … Continue reading →

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Ebenezer Allen Living Historian at Allen Heritage Depot

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Allen Mesch

On March 25, 2023, I had the pleasure of appearing as Ebenezer Allen at the Allen Heritage Depot. I told the visitors about Allen’s life and his contributions as an entrepreneur and statesman. Check out these pictures of me from … Continue reading →

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