INTERNATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SECRET SOCIETIES & FRATERNAL ORDERS - Edited by Alan Axelrod 

A Classic Listing and Study of Secret Societies: Their Members, History, Philosophies, Founders, Beliefs, Functions, Purpose, Conspiracies, Legends, Myths & Rituals etc. - many of these Orders are well known others not at all known....

Brotherhoods // Knights Templar // Freemasons // Order of Hoo-Hoo // Chinese Triads // Mafia // African Alligator Societies // Druids // Serbian Black Hands // Hell Fire Club // Illuminati // Zoroastrianism // Woodmen of the World // O.T.O. // Odd Fellows // Golden Dawn // Rosicrucians // Knights of Malta // etc....

These secretive and sometimes mystical fraternal orders have two things in common - Guarded Secrets and Initiation Rites - many have existed for decades quietly forwarding their causes - Huge compilation in Encyclopedia style A-Z Format - Excellent research, fascinating collection and detailed information - Large Book 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches tall.

CHECKMARK BOOKS Publication -  Vintage 1997 Edition - 288 Pages - Scarce Book - Gently USED PAPERBACK BOOK in VG Condition - No Illustrations or Photos - Pages tight & clean - Light Cover wear - PRICE: $40.00 - Price Includes Shipping - *SORRY No international Orders Accepted !