""Albert Pike: A Biography"" by Fred W. Allsopp is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of one of the most influential Freemasons in American history. The book traces Pike's life from his humble beginnings in Massachusetts to his rise as a lawyer, poet, and Confederate general during the Civil War. It also delves into his involvement in the Masonic fraternity, where he rose to become the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite's Southern...