Elias Ashmole

Elias Ashmole: England's Masonic Pioneer is a biographical book written by Dudley Wright. The book tells the story of Elias Ashmole, a prominent figure in the early history of Freemasonry in England. Ashmole was a 17th century scholar, antiquarian, and politician who was initiated into the Masonic fraternity in 1646. He went on to play a significant role in the development of the Masonic movement in England, and his writings and collections of Masonic artifacts are still studied by Masonic scholars today. The book provides a detailed account of Ashmole's life and career, including his involvement in the Royal Society, his support for the monarchy during the English Civil War, and his interest in alchemy and astrology. It also explores his contributions to the Masonic fraternity, including his role in the formation of the first Grand Lodge of England. The book is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the history of English Freemasonry.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: England's Masonic Pioneers, by Dudley Wright. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131521.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.