The Adventures Of Timothy Peacock, Esquire Or Freemasonry Practically Illustrated

by Daniel Pierce Thompson

The Adventures of Timothy Peacock, Esquire or Freemasonry Practically Illustrated is a book written by Daniel P. Thompson. The book is a work of fiction that revolves around the character of Timothy Peacock, who is a member of the Freemasonry fraternity. The story follows Timothy's life and adventures as a Freemason, revealing the practical aspects of the fraternity and its teachings.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Freemasonry. The author uses Timothy's experiences to illustrate the principles and values of the fraternity, including brotherhood, charity, and morality. Through Timothy's adventures, readers are introduced to the rituals, symbols, and practices of Freemasonry, providing a practical understanding of the fraternity.The Adventures of Timothy Peacock, Esquire or Freemasonry Practically Illustrated is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Freemasonry. The book provides an entertaining and informative introduction to the fraternity, making it accessible to both Masons and non-Masons alike. With its engaging narrative and practical insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and teachings of Freemasonry.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.

172 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1835

About the author

Daniel Pierce Thompson (October 1, 1795 – June 6, 1868) was an American author and lawyer who served as Vermont Secretary of State and was New England's most famous novelist prior to Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Daniel P. Thompson was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts on October 1, 1795 and moved to Vermont with his family in 1800. He was raised in Berlin, Vermont, and graduated from Middlebury College in 1820. He then moved to Virginia, where he taught school, studied law, and attained admission to the bar before returning to Vermont to become an attorney in Montpelier, Vermont.

Influenced by James Fenimore Cooper and Walter Scott, he wrote historical adventure and romance novels, many of which feature life in Vermont.

In 1835 he authored May Martin, or the Money Diggers. Its favorable reception established his popularity, and he specialized in Vermont during the Colonial and Revolutionary War eras.

His writings include a satirizing of Anti-Masonry, The Adventures of Timothy Peacock (1835); The Green Mountain Boys (1840); Locke Amsden, or the Schoolmaster (1845); The Shaker Lovers, and Other Tales (1848); Lucy Hosmer, or the Guardian and the Ghost (1849); The Rangers, or the Tory's Daughter (1850); The Tales of the Green Mountains (1852); Gaut Gurley, a Tale of the Umbagog (1857); The Doomed Chief, or King Philip (1860); and Centeola (1864). Thompson also authored 1859's History of the Town of Montpelier.

New England's most famous novelist of the 1840s and 1850s, Thompson's work was responsible for imprinting the story of Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys in the public's consciousness. His ability to tell action and adventure stories plainly and quickly made his novels popular well into the 1900s, and many of his books are still in print.

Thompson died in Montpelier, Vermont on June 6, 1868. He was buried at Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier.