Tag Archives: Teacher of Civil War Generals

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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General C. F. Smith Returns to Paducah, KY

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Allen Mesch

I am pleased to announce my talk for the McCracken County Public Library in Paducah, Kentucky. General Smith was in command of the Union forces in that strategic city from September 1861 to February 1862. I will be discussing events … Continue reading →

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Teacher of Civil War Generals at Barnes & Noble

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Allen Mesch

Teacher of Civil War Generals is now available at Barnes & Noble and at Barnes & Noble online. I am reaching out to several stores to do book signings and presentations.

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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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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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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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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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