The work
An illustrated compendium of institutional history, biography, documents, terminology, and period claims. The modern version explains difficult language without flattening Masonic titles or technical terms.
Ancient Books edition · Original + modern language
Ancient Books edition
Audible and Kindle coming soonHistory of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, and Concordant Orders
An illustrated compendium of institutional history, biography, documents, terminology, and period claims. The modern version explains difficult language without flattening Masonic titles or technical terms.
1891Fraternal historyOriginal text + modern-language adaptation
About the book
History of Freemasonry and Concordant Orders
Original edition
Boston: Fraternity Publishing Company, 1891.
The Ancient Books edition
Original text and Modern Language.
Original text
The author's original wording and historical context remain available throughout the edition.
Modern language
Vocabulary and syntax are updated for modern readers while protecting the work's meaning and intent.
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