In 1826 Robert Benjamin Folger, a recent graduate of medical school and a new Master Mason, filled a book with the enciphered Craft rituals of the Rectified Scottish Rite, a high-grade revision of the rite of Strict Observance. well-known in Europe but unknown in the UNited States. His introduction directed thatthe rituals be "committed to the Flames" upon his death. FOrtunatley for Masonic historians instructions were not followed. Folger went on to prepare at least two other books of rituals. A man of tremendous talents, strongpassions, and curious contradictions, Folger was twice expelled from Masonry by the Grand Lodge of New York and participated in at least six clandestine Supreme Councils, but died a Master Mason in good standing. The book gives full transcriptions of all og his rituals, an analysis of their place in Masonry and biographies of Folger and his major contemporaries in his Masonic work.

Committed to the Flames: The History and Rituals of a Secret Masonic Rite

Politics & Social Sciences

Arturo De Hoyos

S. Brent Morris

Social Sciences

A. Lewis (London)

<p>Here is a book that explores the fascinating interconnections between three seemingly unrelated topics. The reader need have no specialist mathematical background to follow the text beyond high school mathematics, which makes it suitable for budding magicians and students of all ages. It is a fun book that looks at the mathematics of the perfect shuffle and develops the procedures for controlling dynamic memories and doing some clever card tricks. Each chapter begins with the description of a card trick and ends with its explanation, usually using some mathematics developed earlier. The book itself is designed as a prop for a trick, but you don't need to use mathematics or even understand it to do some 'magic'.</p>

Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling and Dynamic Computer Memories (Spectrum)

Computers & Technology

Programming

American Mathematical Society

<p>This rare work, translated from the original French edition, published in parts between 1763 and 1766, was the first printed text of the catechisms of high degree Freemasonry, some of which later became part of the Scottish Rite. Originally prepared as an aid to Freemasons, by Brother Erasme Pincemaille, the work was quickly suppressed by Masonic authority, although a few copies survived. It presents early forms of thirteen of the most popular degrees and includes variations of rituals which migrated into other Masonic rites, orders, and systems. Contents include: Introduction; Translation Notes; Acknowledgements; Apprentices; Fellowcrafts; Masters; Perfect Masters; Irish Masters; English Masters; English Masters; Masters Elect of the Stranger; Masters Elect of the Fifteen; Illustrious Masters; Scots; Sublime Scots; Perfect English Masters. Includes a complete facsimile of the original edition, with a translation on facing pages! Also includes high quality reproductions of all the original woodcuts.</p>

Allegorical Conversations Arranged By Wisdom

Scottish Rite Research Series; 1st edition (2012)

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