Publisher's Synopsis
The Origin of the English Rite of Freemasonry is a book written by William James Hughan that delves into the history and development of Freemasonry in England. The author explores the origins of the English Rite, which is a variation of the Masonic ritual that was practiced in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of the different lodges, grand lodges, and other Masonic organizations that existed in England during this time period, and how they contributed to the evolution of the English Rite. Hughan also examines the influence of other Masonic traditions, such as the Scottish Rite and the York Rite, on the development of the English Rite. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry, and provides a comprehensive look at the origins of one of the most influential Masonic traditions in the world.1884. Especially in relation to the Royal Arch Degree, with valuable appendices. The Grand Lodge of England is the original mother of all regular Masonic Lodges of Three Degrees the world over and thus interest especially centers on the history of the English Rite itself. Hughan has gathered together a very valuable mass of facts and has dealt throughout very exhaustively with the subject of the origin of the English Rite of Freemasonry. He labored in this effort to bring to light hidden secrets of the past.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.
