The Arcane Schools
02 / 02 / 2012
by John Yarker, 1909In this extensive work, John Yarker attempts to trace the history of Masonry and Masonic rites through history, proving its legitimacy through seniority and the power of tradition. Yarker establishes the roots of Masonry in a race he calls the Aryans, a catchall phrase to describe an unknown race of conquerors who developed the early human arts, such as stoneworking, metalworking, and agriculture. Yarker then explains how that civilization gave rise to societies of special knowledge, such at the mathematical and philosophical schools in ancient Greece. From these, he can trace symbolism to modern Freemasonry.
Fascinating in its breadth, The Arcane Schools draws on seemingly every society and era to pull the history of humanity into a single narrative. Those interested the arcane and occult, as well as those with a newly sparked interest in symbology, will find Yarker's book a fascinating and informative read.
Book Condition : Good. William Tait, Belfast. First Edition. At some point the boards must have separated from the spine - but the book has been restored/rebound using the original boards and spine and is now solid, and cosmetically sound. Scarce underlinings and pencil markings are present in the text, library stamp on the top of page edges. Blue Cloth boards have average shelf wear, with slight squared shaped discoloration at the bottom of the spine where a library sticker has been removed. Overall superb restoration.
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