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New Book on Prince Hall Masonry

mrpierce17

KOP Council director / Lodge instructor
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.

Can you provide a link to purchase saw it on a Facebook group and could not find the link when I went back
 

Bloke

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.
Welcome !
 

JCLOGAN53

Registered User
Are you here for Masonic discussion or to sale your wares?

Blake Bowden,

I have been a member of this particular forum before I had any "wares" good Sir.
I was actually led to this forum, by Bro. Mark, and saw that this discussion was actually taking place. I didn't start the thread.
I only answered questions and comments regarding the book.

I am here for discussion, but if a Brother asks a question regarding the purchase of the book, is it against forum policy if I answer it?
 

MasonicAdept

Premium Member
Are you here for Masonic discussion or to sale your wares?

Blake Bowden,

I have been a member of this particular forum before I had any "wares" good Sir.
I was actually led to this forum, by Bro. Mark, and saw that this discussion was actually taking place. I didn't start the thread.
I only answered questions and comments regarding the book.

I am here for discussion, but if a Brother asks a question regarding the purchase of the book, is it against forum policy if I answer it?
 

MasonicAdept

Premium Member
Wow! I want to read it but I believe that I'll wait until the library system has a copy.

I believe that the link has already been posted regarding the fact that there are TWO editions of the book.
$40 and $25...

I have already explained the cost of the Special Edition and why the higher price than the regular edition.
 

MRichard

Mark A. Ri'chard
Premium Member
Blake Bowden,

I have been a member of this particular forum before I had any "wares" good Sir.
I was actually led to this forum, by Bro. Mark, and saw that this discussion was actually taking place. I didn't start the thread.
I only answered questions and comments regarding the book.

I am here for discussion, but if a Brother asks a question regarding the purchase of the book, is it against forum policy if I answer it?

That is correct. I heard about this book months ago. I wasn't even sure if it was legit or not, I know it is now without a doubt. Brother Hairston even has a discussion group for the book and related matters. In some discussions unrelated to the book, I posted a link to this site to prove a point. And here we are...
 

mrpierce17

KOP Council director / Lodge instructor
Premium Member
I believe that the link has already been posted regarding the fact that there are TWO editions of the book.
$40 and $25...

I have already explained the cost of the Special Edition and why the higher price than the regular edition.

Ordered the special edition today I'll support you bro looking forward to reading it
 

MasonicAdept

Premium Member
Ordered it a few days ago, looking forward to it. (Especially since my lodge requires presentations from its members.)

With the order you made, you get the autograph, seal, number and extra appendix.
With the number, you are placed on a Grand Registry on the Landmarks of our Fathers website. This way the number is recorded and no one can confuse the number of another...If you see your name on the Registry, it means that your book has shipped...
 
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