An Account of the Origin and Early History of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the U.S.A.

""An Account of the Origin and Early History of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the U.S.A."" is a book written by Meade D. Detweiler that provides a comprehensive overview of the founding and early years of the Elks fraternal organization. The book delves into the history of the organization, including its origins, the people involved in its founding, and the early years of its development. It also explores the various rituals, ceremonies, and traditions associated with the Elks, as well as the organization's charitable work and community outreach efforts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of fraternal organizations in the United States, as well as those interested in the history of the Elks specifically.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1898 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.