Great American Masons

By George W. Baird

Book Overview

Great American Masons is a book written by George W. Baird that explores the lives and contributions of famous Freemasons in American history. The book covers the period from the founding of the United States to the present day, highlighting the important role that Masons have played in shaping American culture, politics, and society. Baird profiles a diverse range of Masons, including presidents, artists, writers, and activists, and provides insight into their Masonic beliefs and practices. The book also examines the history and philosophy of Freemasonry itself, providing readers with a deeper understanding of this influential organization. With detailed research and engaging storytelling, Great American Masons is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, Freemasonry, or the intersection of the two.Contents: Russell A. Alger, Lewis Cass, Henry Clay, Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain), Henry Dearborn, Josiah Hayden Drummond, Stephen Girard, Jeremy Gridley, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Winfield S. Hancock, Nickolas Herkimer, Sam Houston, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, Elisha Kent Kane, Morgan Lewis, John A. Logan, George B. McClellan, Hugh Mercer, John Muhlenberg, Thomas Nelson, Robert T. Paine, Robert E. Peary, William Pinkney, James K. Polk, Raul Revere, Arthur St. Clair, Winfield S. Schley, Richard W. Thompson, Stephen Van Rensselaer, Joseph Warren, William Whipple, David Wooster.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162560312
• ISBN13: 9781162560311
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"