Territorial Masonry: The Story of Freemasonry and the Louisiana Purchase (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162564203)

Territorial Masonry: The Story of Freemasonry and the Louisiana Purchase is a historical book written by Ray V. Denslow. It explores the relationship between Freemasonry and the Louisiana Purchase, which was a land deal between the United States and France in 1803. The book delves into the role of Freemasonry in the political and social landscape of the time, including the influence of Masonic lodges on the decision-making process of the Louisiana Purchase. It also examines the history of Freemasonry in the United States and the growth of the organization in the early 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase and the impact it had on the expansion of the United States. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry, the Louisiana Purchase, and the early years of the United States.Contents: Masonic Pathfinders, Pioneers, and Military Leaders; Duelists; The Mother Lodge of the Mississippi Valley; Freemasons and the State Constitution; the First Grand Lodge; plus much more vital information on Freemasonry's connection to the Louisiana Purchase.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.

Author: Ray V. Denslow
ISBN-10: 1162564202
ISBN-13: 9781162564203
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d