Masonic Portraits: Sketches of Distinguished Freemasons

By G. Blizard Abbott

Book Overview

Masonic Portraits: Sketches of Distinguished Freemasons is a book written by G. Blizard Abbott. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent Freemasons throughout history. The author provides an in-depth look at the lives and contributions of these individuals to the Masonic fraternity.The book covers a wide range of Freemasons, including famous politicians, artists, writers, and scientists. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific individual and includes a brief overview of their life, their Masonic affiliations, and their contributions to the fraternity.The author also delves into the history of Freemasonry, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the organization and its role in society. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive look at the influence of Freemasonry on the world.Overall, Masonic Portraits: Sketches of Distinguished Freemasons is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and influence of Freemasonry. The book is informative, engaging, and provides readers with a unique perspective on the lives of some of the most influential Freemasons throughout history.1879. The author endeavored to make these sketches of distinguished Freemasons truthful, and as far as possible free from anything approaching undue flattery. They are complimentary, but by no means too highly colored. Mr. Abbott's object was to present a plain, unvarnished record of what some of the most distinguished among his Brother Masons did since they joined the ranks of the Fraternity.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: 116261076X
• ISBN13: 9781162610764
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"