Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Story of Les Elus Parfaits, the Mother-Ecossais Lodge of Bordeaux"" by Gerry L. Prinsen is a comprehensive account of the history and workings of the Masonic lodge in Bordeaux, France. The book delves into the origins of the lodge, its founding members and its role in the Masonic community in France.The author provides an in-depth analysis of the rituals, symbols and practices of the lodge, as well as its influence on the wider Masonic community. The book also explores the impact of the lodge on the cultural and social landscape of Bordeaux, and its role in shaping the city's identity.Through extensive research and interviews with members of the lodge, the author paints a vivid picture of the inner workings of the Masonic community in Bordeaux, and the challenges and triumphs faced by the members of Les Elus Parfaits over the years.Overall, ""The Story of Les Elus Parfaits, the Mother-Ecossais Lodge of Bordeaux"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Masonic community in France.This volume begins with he Constitutions and original Statutes of the Ordre des Chevaliers Hospitaliers et Militaires de Saint-Jean de Jerusalem, written about 1743. After these come the letters addressed to the Elus Parfaits by Bro. Lamolere de Feuillas, in 1746; the famous 1750 letter of Petit du Boulard; copies of letters sent by Dupin Deslezes to Rousillon; and a report dated 1754 on the installation of an Architecture lodge at Bordeaux, which showed that the Elus Parfaits knew of the Architect degrees only at a late date. In addition there is a very curious document written partly in Hebrew, and the very moving draft of an address given by a Grand Master on leaving the Chair.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.
