Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity V2 of Free and Accepted Masons and Concordant Orders by Henry Leonard Stillson is a comprehensive guide to the history of Freemasonry and its various orders. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the history of the concordant orders, which are affiliated organizations that share the principles and traditions of Freemasonry. The author delves into the origins of Freemasonry, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations and exploring its evolution over time. He also provides a detailed account of the various rituals, symbols, and beliefs that are central to the Masonic tradition. In addition to its historical content, The History of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity V2 of Free and Accepted Masons and Concordant Orders also includes biographical sketches of prominent Masons throughout history, as well as detailed descriptions of the various lodges and chapters that make up the Masonic network. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and inner workings of Freemasonry and its affiliated orders.1892. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766126609. Volume two of a two volume set. (This description is for all volumes.) A massive and brilliant work on the history (both mundane and spiritual) of Freemasonry. Partial contents: The Ancient Mysteries; Orders of Chivalry; Old Charges; Cognate Orders; Ancient Manuscripts; The Morgan Excitement; Masonic Jurisprudence; The Capitular Degrees; The Cryptic Degrees; Eulogium of the Ancient Craft; Knights Templars and Allied Orders; The Scottish Rite; The Royal Order of Scotland; Eastern Star; The Rosicrucians; Illustrations.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.