{"product_id":"united-sons-of-industry-illustrated-ezra-a-cook-9781169542815","title":"United Sons of Industry Illustrated: A Full and Complete Illustrated Ritual of the Degrees of Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Mechanic (1881)","description":"\"\"United Sons of Industry Illustrated\"\" is a book written by Ezra A. Cook in 1881 that provides a comprehensive and illustrated guide to the degrees of Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Mechanic. The book is intended for members of the United Sons of Industry fraternal organization, which was established in 1852 to promote the interests of American workers and their families. The book includes detailed explanations of the rituals and ceremonies associated with each degree, as well as illustrations of the regalia and symbols used in the organization. The Apprentice degree focuses on the importance of education and the acquisition of skills, while the Journeyman degree emphasizes the value of hard work and perseverance. The Master Mechanic degree is the highest level of achievement in the organization and is reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional skill and leadership.Throughout the book, Cook emphasizes the importance of brotherhood and mutual support among members of the United Sons of Industry. He also highlights the organization's commitment to social and political reform, including the promotion of fair labor practices and the abolition of child labor.Overall, \"\"United Sons of Industry Illustrated\"\" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of fraternal organizations in the late 19th century, as well as the values and beliefs that motivated American workers during this time period.With The Signs, Grips, Passwords, Etc.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ezra a. Cook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1169542816\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781169542815\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 11.02w x 0.13d","brand":"Ezra a. Cook","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44121375899903,"sku":"9781169542815","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9f7f5c48-c3c2-4e56-9193-5a2e74d5f19f.jpg?v=1687419500","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/united-sons-of-industry-illustrated-ezra-a-cook-9781169542815","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}