Publisher's Synopsis
""Famous Masons"" is a book written by James Alexander Bell that explores the lives and contributions of notable individuals who were members of the Masonic fraternity. The book includes biographies of famous figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Winston Churchill, as well as lesser-known Masons who made significant contributions to society. It delves into the history and traditions of the Masonic order, highlighting the values and principles that have guided its members throughout the centuries. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of Masonic symbols and regalia, providing a visual representation of the fraternity's rich heritage. Overall, ""Famous Masons"" is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history and impact of the Masonic order on the world.1928. Life and achievements of eminent Masons great in history. Includes little biographies about twenty great men who just happened to be Masons. It is not a book about Masonry. Men included within are: James Edward Oglethorpe; Benjamin Franklin; Baron Von Steuben; George Washington; Paul Revere; John Paul Jones; Johann Wolfgang Goethe; John Marshall; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Alexander Hamilton; Marquis de Lafayette; Robert Burns; John Jacob Astor; Andrew Jackson; Sam Houston; Louis Kossuth; Giuseppe Garibaldi; John Wanamaker; Robert Edwin Peary; Theodore Roosevelt.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.