Bro. Robert L. Breeding
History and Mysteries of Freemasonry
Book Reviews

Jim Tresnor of the Scottish Rite Journal says:
In this interesting book, the author explains he is dealing with legend as well as history, and generally he makes the differences quite clear. Many Brothers have heard other Masons talk about some of the Craft's legendary beginnings, but have seldom seen these concepts in print. They are provided here, and knowing them makes it much easier to understand some of the discussions you are likely to have about Freemasonry. There is also information about the spread of Masonry, Masonic symbolism, and many other topics. After the book was printed, Dr. Breeding discovered there were several errors in typography in Chapter 4. To remedy the errors, he had the chapter reprinted as an addition and inserted the corrected version in the back of the book—an attention to detail and accuracy which I appreciate. This book is a good survey of both legend and fact, which I think you would enjoy.

K. I. Wright, Tennessee's Grand Master F&AM, 2000, says:
"It is highly educational and informative, and I believe that every Mason should read and study this material. It is not only informative to Masons but to non-Masons as well, and it gives great insight into the history of Freemasonry from the very beginning to the present. I hope that all who read this book will enjoy it as much as I have. It is truly more light in Masonry."
 

Bob Demott, Tennessee's Grand Historian says:
"Brother Breeding is to be congratulated on bringing this concise account of of the History and Mysteries of Freemasonry to the Masons of America-and it should be of immense use for generations to come."

Mel Hines, Potentate of Kerbela Temple in Knoxville, TN. in 2000 says:
"For anyone who is sincere about the background of Masonry, this book is a MUST reading. In addition to its wealth of general knowledge, it contains a 114-page Glossary of Masonic Words and Terms, which I believe to be the most comprehensive ever assembled in one source. The meticulous manner in which he has put this valuable material together makes this book one that I highly recommend for a better understanding of Masonry."
 

Randall K. Thompson, WM of Bright Hope Lodge No. 557, says:
"This book is an extremely useful tool for every Mason, since, regardless of how long he has been traveling, there is a constant need for more light and information (about Masonry)--and to have such an outstanding book to use in researching questions lesser informed brothers might ask us, is wonderful. I found all of the book to be very useful, well written, and highly informative, with the Glossary of Masonic Words and Terms being especially insightful."

David C. Wolfenbarger, Potentate of Kerbela Temple in Knoxville, TN. in 1993, says:
"What a great job! In my 34 years as a Mason, most of which time I have served as a lodge officer, I have not found so much readable and useful information (about Freemasonry) between the covers of one book. This is an outstanding piece of research and writing, and it is a great resource book for the serious Mason of today."

Benjamin Adkins, Sr., Potentate of Kerbela Temple in Knoxville, TN. in 1997, says:
"In my 25 years as a Mason I have never seen a book so explanatory and elucidative, and so scholastically researched and written, about the history of Masonry. I received more light from this book than any other form of written material I have ever encountered."