Encyclopedia of Freemasonry: And Its Kindred Sciences Comprising the Whole Range of Arts, Sciences and Literature As Connected With the Institution [Facsimile] [Paperback]

Albert G. MacKey (Author)

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Publication Date: December 1991

And its Kindred Sciences Comprising the Whole Range of Arts, Sciences and Literature as Connected With the Institution. Mackey knew that very few men have the means, time, and the inclination for the purchase of numerous books, and for the close and attentive reading of them...to acquire a knowledge of all matters connected with the science, the philosophy, and the history of his Order. It was this thought that suggested to him that he should collect materials for a work which under one cover might help to enlighten his Brethren. This book is so absorbing you could sit and read it from cover to cover. It also serves as a handy reference guide for any Masonic question that may arise. Highly recommended.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1054 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Pub Co; 2 Vol Set edition (December 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564590992
• ISBN-13: 978-1564590992
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,939,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Essential starting place for any Masonic research, November 12, 2000

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Freemasonry: And Its Kindred Sciences Comprising the Whole Range of Arts, Sciences and Literature As Connected With the Institution (Paperback)

An amazing collection of facts, stories, biographies, theories, and not a few myths all relating to Freemasonry. If you are interested in the subject, you will find each entry to be informative, and perhaps even entertaining. You never know what nugget you will find next as you go through it.

This encyclopedia was originally written in the late 1800's and went through several revisions during the first half of the 20th century. This Kessinger reprint appears to be a facimile of the 1920's version. As with most Kessinger reprints it is essentially a bound xerox kind of quality, which is suitable for a "working" copy. This also is the only version still in print. Those buyers with patience can frequently find old originals with their ornate bindings and color plates at auction web sites (including Amazon's) in the fifty to one hundred dollar price range.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for those interested in Freemasonry, February 25, 1999

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Freemasonry: And Its Kindred Sciences Comprising the Whole Range of Arts, Sciences and Literature As Connected With the Institution (Paperback)

This encyclopedia covers in depth the wide range of lore, terminology, and history of the Craft. I would recommend it as an excellent gift for that newly made, or veteran Master Mason.