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Through well-researched text, as well as drawings and colour photography, this book captures the magnificence of European cathedrals and the brilliance of the Master Builders and craftsmen who designed and built them. Cathedral building is a fusion of man's greatest accomplishments in the arts, sciences, and humanities over the centuries. More than 250 photos and drawings capture the quality and craftsmanship built into these stunning structures created to replicate God's house or heaven on Earth. Colour photos illustrate the gorgeous naves, detailed fan vaulted ceilings, beautiful stained-glass windows, flying buttresses, and 650-year-old parchment drawings of the cathedrals. Discover the origin of Gothic architecture, see how Gothic cathedrals were built using primitive tools, and learn about the development of Freemasonry and its direct descent from the stonemasons of the Middle Ages. Enjoy 30 cathedral tours and acquire a few Masonic secrets of the stonemasons. AUTHOR: Russell Herner and his wife, Marcia, have three children, Mark, Lori, and Jennifer. He began researching cathedrals on his first visit to Europe in 1969. He has collected primitive craft tools and antique cars for over fifty years. He was plant engineer at Dixon Ticonderoga Co. for forty-five years. Russell has been a Mason since 1962, serving as Master of Roby Lodge (1969), District Deputy Grand Master (1975-77), 16th. District advisor 5 years, Master Ohio Lodge of Research (1986), received 33rd. Degree from Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo (1992). He has authored two books: Stonehenge: An Ancient Masonic temple (1984) and Antique Ice Skates for the Collector (2001). Russell traveled throughout Europe researching Stonehenge, Masonry, Cathedral building, and Antique Ice Skates. He has authored two books: Stonehenge: An Ancient Masonic temple (1984) and Antique Ice Skates for the Collector (2001). Russell traveled throughout Europe researching Stonehenge, Masonry, Cathedral building, and Antique Ice Skates. He regularly lectures on these topics. 247 colour and b/w images

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Cathedrals Built by the Masons was featured in a full-page article in The Square, the Independent Magazine for Freemasons, in June 2016. Russell Herner is a Freemason who loves cathedrals. He also knows a lot about them and this is obvious when you read his book. It is slightly larger than A4, some 240 pages and beautifully illustrated. The book has 14 chapters, appendices, glossary, and good references. It falls into three groups. Firstly, a collection of wonderful pictures of cathedrals. The second part is a description of how cathedrals were built and the tools that were used. The third is a resume of the transition from Operative to Speculative Masonry...

Cathedrals Built by the Masons was featured in a full-page article in The Square, the Independent Magazine for Freemasons, in June 2016. ""Russell Herner is a Freemason who loves cathedrals. He also knows a lot about them and this is obvious when you read his book. It is slightly larger than A4, some 240 pages and beautifully illustrated. The book has 14 chapters, appendices, glossary, and good references. It falls into three groups. Firstly, a collection of wonderful pictures of cathedrals. The second part is a description of how cathedrals were built and the tools that were used. The third is a resume of the transition from Operative to Speculative Masonry...""

Cathedrals Built by the Masons was featured in a full-page article in The Square, the Independent Magazine for Freemasons, in June 2016. Russell Herner is a Freemason who loves cathedrals. He also knows a lot about them and this is obvious when you read his book. It is slightly larger than A4, some 240 pages and beautifully illustrated. The book has 14 chapters, appendices, glossary, and good references. It falls into three groups. Firstly, a collection of wonderful pictures of cathedrals. The second part is a description of how cathedrals were built and the tools that were used. The third is a resume of the transition from Operative to Speculative Masonry...

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Russell Herner began researching cathedrals in 1969 and has collected primitive tools for over 50 years. He has been a Mason since 1962 and received the 33rd Degree in 1992. His two previous books are Stonehenge: An Ancient Masonic Temple and Antique Ice Skates for the Collector.

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