Some New Books Available In the Masonic Library

The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania constantly adds to its collections. The following books are new additions and are available to Masons of Pennsylvania lodges through the Circulating Library.

Young Hickory: The Making of Andrew Jackson by Hendrick Booraem. Published in 2001 by Taylor Trade Publishing, Dallas, TX. A biography of the man who would become Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee and President of the United States, this book begins with the Jackson-Crawford clan's immigration from Ireland, focuses on the events that shaped his life, and concludes with Andrew's entrance into the practice of law.

The American Revolution and the Craft by I. Lewis Langley. Published in 2000 by Anchor Communications, Highland Springs, VA. This large-format book consists of reprints from the Philalethes Magazine articles in "The American Revolution Bicentennial Series." This volume is a chronological compilation of articles on the battles and events before and during the period of the Revolution (1764-1783) and the influence Freemasonry had on the formation of an independent nation.

The Freemasons: A History of the World's Most Powerful Secret Society by Jasper Ridley. Published in 1999 with a first edition release in the U.S. in 2001 by Arcade Publishing, Inc., New York. This is a substantial work on the development of Freemasonry from its origins to the present day. The author, who is not a Mason, puts into perspective the contributions of the Craft to civilization over the centuries, refutes many of the outrageous allegations against the Fraternity, while at the same time acknowledges its shortcomings.

Dave's Way: A New Approach to Old-Fashioned Success by Bro. R. David Thomas. Published in 1991 by G.P. Putman's Sons, New York. This book, written by the founder of Wendy's restaurants, is a cross between an autobiography and a sound, homey manual on "how to succeed."

NOTE: Biographies, while not listed on-line as part of the Circulating Library, may be borrowed by special request. Please visit the Circulating Library Catalogue on-line through the Grand Lodge web site at www.pagrandlodge.org or email questions to clgiaimo@pagrandlodge.org or call 1 (800) 462-0430, ext. 1933.