Scottish Rite And The Cerneau Wrong (1907)

""The Scottish Rite and the Cerneau Wrong"" is a historical book written by William Homan in 1907. The book explores the history of the Scottish Rite, a Masonic organization that originated in France in the 18th century and spread to the United States in the 19th century. Homan focuses on the controversy surrounding the Cerneau Rite, a rival Masonic organization that emerged in the United States in the early 19th century. The Cerneau Rite claimed to be the true Scottish Rite, but was eventually exposed as a fraudulent organization. Homan delves into the origins of the Cerneau Rite and the factors that led to its downfall. He also provides a detailed account of the legal battles between the Cerneau Rite and the Scottish Rite, which ultimately resulted in the Scottish Rite being recognized as the legitimate Masonic organization in the United States. Overall, ""The Scottish Rite and the Cerneau Wrong"" is a fascinating historical account of the early days of Masonic organizations in the United States and the struggles for legitimacy and recognition. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite.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.