Elias Ashmole

Elias Ashmole: England's Masonic Pioneer is a biography written by Dudley Wright that delves into the life and legacy of Elias Ashmole, a prominent figure in the history of Freemasonry in England. The book explores Ashmole's early life, his career as a lawyer and antiquarian, and his involvement with the Royal Society and other intellectual circles of his time. However, the focus of the book is on Ashmole's role in the formation of the first Masonic lodges in England, and his efforts to establish Freemasonry as a legitimate and respected institution. The author provides a detailed account of Ashmole's initiation into the Masonic fraternity, his involvement in the creation of the Grand Lodge of England, and his contributions to the development of Masonic ritual and symbolism. The book also examines the controversies and criticisms that Ashmole faced during his lifetime, as well as the enduring impact of his work on the history and culture of Freemasonry in England and beyond. Overall, Elias Ashmole: England's Masonic Pioneer is a comprehensive and engaging account of a fascinating figure in the history of Freemasonry and English intellectual life.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.