Robert Freke Gould byl voják, právník a významný svobodný zednář a historik zednářství. Jeho dílo je dodnes považováno za standardní referenční práci v oboru, přičemž jeho přístup k tématu je charakterizován podrobným výzkumem a zasvěceným pohledem.
Drawing on archival research and firsthand accounts, Gould provides a detailed history of the Atholl Lodges, a group of Masonic lodges in Scotland. He explores the origins of the lodges, their rituals and traditions, and their role in Scottish society and culture.
Enter the world of freemasonry through the eyes of one of its foremost historians in this collection of essays and papers. Robert Freke Gould offers insightful commentary on various aspects of the craft, from its history and symbolism to its organization and rituals. This book is an essential read for all freemasons and anyone interested in the history and philosophy of the craft.
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