Military Lodges 1732-1899 By Robert Freke Gould. First Edition 1899

Military Lodges (1732-1899): The Apron and the Sword, Freemasonry Under Arms; Being an account of lodges in regiments and ships of war, and of famous soldiers and sailors (of all countries) who have belonged to the society. Together with Biographies of Distinguished Military and Naval Brethren, and Anecdotes showing the Influence of Masonry in Warfare. By Robert Freke Gould (late 31st Foot, Barrister-at-law). Past Senior Grand Deacon of England.

Publisher: Gale and Polden Ltd. No date but Preface dated 1899. First edition.

Original publishers red cloth, embossed with gilt title and design. Boards have some rubbing and bumping to edges, with some marks. Spine has some faded/dulled compression to ends. Binding is firm. Ffep has corner clipped and previous owner's name. Name stamped to verso of frontispiece and Preface. Frontispiece tissue guard complete. Scattered foxing. Some creasing to page corners. Scratch to closed page block. 36 pages of advertisements at book's end.

From one of the most respected Masonic historians comes a detailed account of Military Lodges.