General History, Cyclopedia and Dictionary of Freemasonry

The ""General History, Cyclopedia and Dictionary of Freemasonry"" is a comprehensive reference book written by Robert Macoy. It delves deep into the history, principles, and practices of Freemasonry, a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to the medieval stonemasons' guilds. The book is divided into three sections: the first section provides a general history of Freemasonry, including its origins, development, and spread across the world. The second section is a cyclopedia of Freemasonry, which includes detailed explanations of Masonic symbols, rituals, and practices. The final section is a dictionary of Masonic terms, providing readers with a quick reference guide to the language and terminology of Freemasonry. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history and inner workings of this secretive organization.1873. Containing an Elaborate Account of the Rise and Progress of Freemasonry, and its Kindred Associations, Ancient and Modern. Also, definitions of the technical terms used by the Fraternity. Illustrated with 300 Engravings. The present volume is intended to remedy many of the defects and omissions of its predecessors, and to exhibit, in a form of easy reference, the latest developments and progress of the institution, and the results of more recent investigations. It contains a comprehensive explication of the whole system of Freemasonry, and of kindred or similar associations�������ancient and modern�������being a careful condensation of all that has ever been written on the subject; intelligible to the Fraternity, and mysterious to the profane. Essential and Scarce.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.