Masonic Tour Guide - Volume 1 (Paperback)

From a palace to a mysterious tomb,The Masonic Tour Guide will take readers on an adventure from the must-see Wonders of the Masonic World, to the nearly unknown and almost impossible to find. Designed to challenge the seasoned traveler, and assist the apprentice,this book offers fun and interesting ways to renew your commitment to The Craft, through visitation and Masonic intercourse. Readers of the Masonic Tour Guide will uncover details on Masonic mysteries that have been rumors and argument-starters for centuries:

• "Is Albert Pike really buried inside the House of the Temple?"
• "What is the world's largest Masonic building?"
• "Was one of the biggest Masonic libraries started with just $5?"
• "What does the Titanic share with the Grand Lodge of NY?"
• "What profane museums feature exhibits on Freemasonry?"

In addition, readers will find new sources of information, never before covered in such exquisite detail; The origin stories of unique and interesting degree teams, GPS coordinates for outdoor degrees in such remote locations as caves, quarries and islands, plus amazing ways to support some of the magnificent Masonic treasures that need your help today.

The Masonic Tour Guide finishes its laudable pursuit by providing all of the information detailed, in indexes by location and date. This makes the guide invaluable to readers who wish to create a detailed plan for the trip-of-a-lifetime, or the Freemason struck by wanderlust, who wants to hop on a motorcycle next weekend for a quick Masonic adventure.

Because many of the locations covered in these pages are open to the public, the book can also be used as an implement to introduce new members to our gentle craft, or include your familyin your passion for our great and noble Fraternity.

Daniel Hanttula is a Past Master of Norman Lodge No. 38 and Veritas Lodge No. 556, Traditional Observance. He has served the Oklahoma Grand Lodge as a District Deputy Grandmaster and  is  a charter member of a Traditional Observance Chapter and T.O. AMD Council, where he served both as the first Secretary for five years.

Daniel was elected the  Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma (2016-2017) and is the only Oklahoma Mason who holds the title "Primus Master" of the Masonic Order of Athelstan. Daniel is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, currently serving on several degree teams and a Past Venerable Master of the Guthrie Knights of Saint Andrew. Daniel is a Prophet of Saba Grotto and a member of India Shine and the ritualistic unit.