Publisher's Synopsis
The Odd Fellows Offering for 1850 is a book compiled by members of the Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization that originated in 18th century England and spread to the United States in the early 19th century. The book is a collection of essays, poems, and stories written by various members of the organization, with the aim of promoting the principles and values of Odd Fellowship. These principles include charity, friendship, and the pursuit of truth and knowledge. The book is divided into sections, each of which focuses on a different theme related to Odd Fellowship, such as the history of the organization, its rituals and symbols, and the role of women in the Order. The essays and stories are written in a variety of styles, ranging from serious and scholarly to humorous and satirical. Some of the pieces are also accompanied by illustrations and engravings. Overall, the Odd Fellows Offering for 1850 provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of a fraternal organization that played an important role in the social and cultural life of 19th century America.1850. The publisher aimed to make this Offering representative of the intellectual character of the Fraternity for whose special benefit it was composed. A sampling of the essays found within include: Belshazzar's feast; ancient Greeks and Romans; rewards of benevolence; sword culture; Ellen Greeve; Tetzel and Luther; influences of the Odd Fellowship; first reading of the English Bible; Odd Fellow's duty; friendship, love and truth; and much more. Illustrated.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.
