Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry V2 is a comprehensive account of the origins, development and activities of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Written by Samuel Harrison Baynard, this book is the second volume in a two-part series and provides a detailed look at the history of this organization from its inception in the 18th century to the present day.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the history of the Supreme Council. The author begins by tracing the origins of the organization back to the early days of Freemasonry and the establishment of the Scottish Rite in the United States. He then goes on to describe the formation of the Supreme Council and its early years, including its role in the American Revolution and its efforts to spread the teachings of Freemasonry throughout the world.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed accounts of the many important events and individuals that have shaped the history of the Supreme Council. He also explores the organization's role in the development of American Freemasonry and its impact on the wider world of Freemasonry.Overall, The History of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry V2 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry in America and the role of the Supreme Council in shaping this important institution.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766165493. Volume 2 of 2. This work is a history of the Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of American and its Antecedents. In 1933, the Supreme Council decided to make what has become an exhaustive research into the history of the Supreme Council and its antecedents, structural, philosophical and genealogical and to publish the results. Many facts are found within that were previously unknown. Some discussed and debated at length certain conclusions of the author, and a few persons even conducted researches of their own and sent in their findings. The result of which is found in this work.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.