George Oliver

Dr. George Oliver has been the most prolific Masonic writer of all times. His many books have covered many Masonic subjects and he was highly regarded in his day. Unfortunately, on a number of occasions he made state ments which have been construed in the wrong way and he has been characterized at times as a writer of imaginative Masonic history. We must judge him in the light of conditions that existed when he lived; and at that time there were few reliable Masonic records which he could examine. Furthermore, he was not a historian but a philosopher and too often his statements were construed as history rather than something else. He is entitled to special credit for editing the works of others and helping preserve them for our use today. Because of the large number of books written by Brother Oliver the officers of the Masonic Book Club felt that one of his books should be published so that he would be represented among the books issued by our Club. The Revelations of a Square was selected, though some persons may consider it a bit controversial, because it is delightful to read and is different than his other books dealing with topics that would need considerable up-dating. Brother Albert L. Woody was requested to write the Introduction for several reasons. Foremost, he has been an admirer of Brother Oliver for many years and is a distinguished Masonic student and author in his own right.

"The Revelations Of A Square" by George Oliver offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Freemasonry. Detailing the sayings and doings of eminent Free and Accepted Masons, from the revival in 1717 by Dr. Desaguliers to the reunion in 1813 led by their R. H., the Duke of Kent and Sussex, this work provides a graphic display of Masonic history. Oliver's meticulous account offers insights into the rituals, figures, and historical context of Freemasonry during a crucial period of its development in England. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of secret societies and the social history of the 18th and 19th centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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