Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Story of Les Elus Parfaits, the Mother-Ecossais Lodge of Bordeaux"" is authored by Gerry L. Prinsen. It is a comprehensive account of the history and evolution of the Masonic lodge known as Les Elus Parfaits, which was established in Bordeaux, France in the mid-18th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the lodge's origins, its key members, and its role in the development of Freemasonry in France. It also examines the lodge's unique rituals and ceremonies, as well as its contributions to the wider Masonic community. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including archival documents and contemporary accounts, the book offers a fascinating insight into the world of Freemasonry in 18th century France. Overall, ""The Story of Les Elus Parfaits, the Mother-Ecossais Lodge of Bordeaux"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry or the cultural and social history of France during this period.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.