General History, Cyclopedia and Dictionary of Freemasonry

The General History, Cyclopedia and Dictionary of Freemasonry is a comprehensive reference book written by Robert Macoy. This book provides a detailed overview of the history, principles, and practices of Freemasonry, a fraternal organization that has existed for centuries. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Freemasonry. The first section provides an overview of the history of the organization, including its origins and development over time. The second section is a dictionary of Masonic terms and concepts, providing definitions and explanations of key terms used in the organization. The third section is a cyclopedia of Masonic biography, providing information on important figures in the history of Freemasonry. The book also includes chapters on Masonic symbolism, Masonic jurisprudence, and Masonic rituals and ceremonies. Overall, the General History, Cyclopedia and Dictionary of Freemasonry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this ancient and influential 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.