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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. A Dictionary of Secret and Other Societies: Comprising Masonic Rites, Lodges, and Clubs; Concordant, Clandestine, and Spurious Masonic Bodies; Non-Mas. Book.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'A Dictionary of Secret and Other Societies' is a comprehensive and meticulously compiled reference work exploring the vast landscape of fraternal organizations, clandestine orders, and civic societies of the early 20th century. Compiled by Arthur Preuss, this volume offers a detailed examination of the origins, structures, and stated purposes of numerous groups that have shaped social and religious life. From well-known organizations like the Freemasons and Odd Fellows to more obscure regional and trade-based brotherhoods, the dictionary provides a wealth of information regarding their rituals, oaths, and histories.The work is particularly notable for its objective of providing a reliable guide for those seeking to understand the influence and compatibility of these societies with religious and civic duties. Preuss utilizes a wide array of sources, including official publications and constitutional documents, to present an authoritative overview. Each entry serves to demystify the inner workings of these groups, making it an invaluable resource for historians, sociologists, and researchers interested in the history of voluntary associations and the sociopolitical impact of secret organizations. 'A Dictionary of Secret and Other Societies' remains a significant historical document, capturing a snapshot of the complex web of fraternalism that defined an era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'A Dictionary of Secret and Other Societies' is a comprehensive and meticulously compiled reference work exploring the vast landscape of fraternal organizations, clandestine orders, and civic societies of the early 20th century. Compiled by Arthur Preuss, this volume offers a detailed examination of the origins, structures, and stated purposes of numerous groups that have shaped social and religious life. From well-known organizations like the Freemasons and Odd Fellows to more obscure regional and trade-based brotherhoods, the dictionary provides a wealth of information regarding their rituals, oaths, and histories.The work is particularly notable for its objective of providing a reliable guide for those seeking to understand the influence and compatibility of these societies with religious and civic duties. Preuss utilizes a wide array of sources, including official publications and constitutional documents, to present an authoritative overview. Each entry serves to demystify the inner workings of these groups, making it an invaluable resource for historians, sociologists, and researchers interested in the history of voluntary associations and the sociopolitical impact of secret organizations. 'A Dictionary of Secret and Other Societies' remains a significant historical document, capturing a snapshot of the complex web of fraternalism that defined an era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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