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New Book on Prince Hall Masonry

Dontrell Stroman

Premium Member
I believe I will purchase a copy. I'm interested to see how he explains it all.

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MRichard

Mark A. Ri'chard
Premium Member
Well in that case , it will be a while. What's your thoughts on the matter Bro Richard ?

I find it rather interesting. He is saying that Prince Hall and the others he was allegedly initiated in that British military lodge were not initiated there. So where then?

The author is on my Facebook friends list but I found it interesting that Chris Hodapp (Freemasons for Dummies author) is kinda promoting the book. I follow his posts on Facebook which is how I found out about the book. Well actually, they were both posting about it.
 

Dontrell Stroman

Premium Member
That's what I want to know. If all this is true then why is all this just coming out.

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MRichard

Mark A. Ri'chard
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That's what I want to know. If all this is true then why is all this just coming out.

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He is probably the first to actually do the research. I remember him posting a few months back that he had discovered something big and he posted pictures of some microfilm but it was hard to read which is not surprising.
 

king82

Registered User
I hope its not a money scam. Sounds odd in the sales pitch and how its being sold. Think I'll hold off a bit
 

MRichard

Mark A. Ri'chard
Premium Member
I hope its not a money scam. Sounds odd in the sales pitch and how its being sold. Think I'll hold off a bit

I doubt that is the case especially since Chris Hodapp is kinda promoting it on Facebook.
 

Bloke

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He is probably the first to actually do the research. I remember him posting a few months back that he had discovered something big and he posted pictures of some microfilm but it was hard to read which is not surprising.

Probably...it does sound interesting. We often never question these stories.... for instance, I've never once questioned or looked at a primary source for the Goose and Gridiron meeting of 1717, stories just get repeated and in that we accept them as fact. *sometimes* the truth is better than the story, but "truth" is one of our great values...
 

BullDozer Harrell

Registered User
This sounds interesting. Raises alot of questions though. Anybody know the scoop?

http://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/2016/06/new-book-on-prince-hall-masonry-legends.html
Brother Hairston is a very serious researcher in the field. He's probably taken alot of time to piece solid information together.
Of course, i haven't read the book yet because it hasn't been released yet.
But eventually i will.
John has an online blog called, "The Quill & the Sword" which you guys can check out for his style of research and skill.


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MRichard

Mark A. Ri'chard
Premium Member
Brother Hairston is a very serious researcher in the field. He's probably taken alot of time to piece solid information together.
Of course, i haven't read the book yet because it hasn't been released yet.
But eventually i will.
John has an online blog called, "The Quill & the Sword" which you guys can check out for his style of research and skill.


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I agree he is a respected historian. Just look at the website and see some of the comments on the book. Those are some recognizable names in freemasonry. The book is out now. See that several Facebook friends have received their copy.
 

MasonicAdept

Premium Member
Good Day to the Brothers on the thread.
My name is John L. Hairston, and I am the author of the book in question.

I would like to chime in to answer a couple questions and concerns.

There are actually two editions of the book. The $40 book is the Special Marked Edition, which comes with the autograph, seal, number and listing on the Grand Registry on the website, as well as an extra Appendix featuring some very important minutes and documents from African Lodge.

There is also the Regular Edition which is $25, but it will not have all of the above features.

The books is based on primary sources, including the hand-written records of African Lodge.

I have had the like of Chris Hodapp write a Forward, and reviews from the Grand Archivist of the Grand Lodge of Ireland; Michael Poll, Editor of the Masonic Journal; Reviews to come from Tony Pope in the Square Magazine; the book is being promoted by Living Stone Magazine and Robert Herd; the Phylaxis Society is about to review the book, and the book is battle tested by Masonic and academic historians; I stand by the research.

Here is a link to a lecture I did on the book as well at the Seattle Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Shoreline WA:

Thank You.
 
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