History Of The Knights Of Pythias

With An Account Of The Life And Times Of Damon And Pythias (1874)

von Joseph Dame Weeks

304 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""History of the Knights of Pythias"" is a book written by Joseph Dame Weeks in 1874. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and activities of the Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization founded in Washington, D.C. in 1864. The author also provides an in-depth biography of the legendary figures, Damon and Pythias, whose story of friendship and loyalty inspired the founding of the organization. The book covers the various degrees, rituals, and ceremonies of the Knights of Pythias, as well as their charitable and benevolent activities. It also includes a detailed history of the organization's growth and expansion across the United States and internationally. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of fraternal organizations and the social, cultural, and political context in which they emerged.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781104179397
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.03.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC