This book provides a fascinating history of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, a fraternal order established by African Americans in Kentucky in 1861. The book includes photos, sketches, and narratives of the lives of its founders and organizers. Anyone interested in African American history or fraternal organizations will find this book a valuable resource.

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