The Lodge Goat (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162575438)

""The Lodge Goat"" is a satirical novel written by James Pettibone, published in 1905. The book is set in a fictional Masonic lodge in rural America, and follows the story of a goat that is used in Masonic rituals. The goat, named William, is seen as a central figure in the lodge, and is treated with great reverence by the members. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that the goat is not what it seems, and that there are dark secrets lurking within the lodge. The novel is a biting critique of the Masonic fraternity, and the author uses humor and satire to expose the hypocrisy and corruption that he sees within the organization. The book also explores themes of power, masculinity, and the dangers of groupthink. Despite being over a century old, ""The Lodge Goat"" remains a relevant and thought-provoking work of satire. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Masonic fraternity, or in the use of humor and satire as a tool for social commentary.1909. Goat Rides, Butts and Goat Hairs. Gathered from the Lodge Rooms of every Fraternal Order. More than a thousand anecdotes incidents and illustrations from the humorous side of Lodge life.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: James Pettibone
ISBN-10: 1162575433
ISBN-13: 9781162575438
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 604
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.22d