{ "item_title" : "The History of American Odd Fellowship The First Decade", "item_author" : [" James L. Ridgely "], "item_description" : "The History of American Odd Fellowship The First Decade is a book written by James L. Ridgely. The book is a comprehensive account of the origins and development of the Odd Fellows fraternal organization in the United States during its first decade of existence. The author covers the organization's founding principles, its early members, and the challenges it faced in its early years. The book provides a detailed history of the Odd Fellows' growth and expansion across the United States during the 19th century, including its involvement in social and political movements of the time. The author also explores the organization's contributions to American society, including its role in the development of social welfare programs and its support for charitable causes. Overall, The History of American Odd Fellowship The First Decade is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of fraternal organizations in the United States.1878. Compendious history of the fraternal order of Odd Fellows in America, with special focus on the decade of the 1820s, the first decade of its existence in the United States. Illustrated. Contents: Introduction; Washington Lodge, No. 1; John Boyd; G. Lodge of Md. and of the U.S.; John Welch; Grand Lodge of Maryland; Augustus Mathiot; Richard Marley; Grand Lodge of the United States; John Pawson Entwisle; Secret principle; Thomas Wildey; Degrees and encampment branch; Odd Fellowship in MA; Grand Lodge in MA; Odd Fellowship in NY; Odd Fellowship in PA; Grand Lodge in PA; District of Columbia; Theory of the degrees.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/936/464/1169364640_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "62.95", "online_price" : "62.95", "our_price" : "62.95", "club_price" : "62.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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