Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry

The standard reference on the Craft, with thousands of alphabetical entries on Masonic terms, symbols, rites, degrees and people. Look up any word you hear in lodge and get a clear explanation.

Albert G. Mackey

A plain-language walk through the three degrees of the Blue Lodge, written for the Mason who wants to understand what he has just been through. Each step of the ritual is explained along with its history and meaning.

H. L. Haywood

An esoteric reading of the lodge, its furniture and its ceremonies, from the opening to the higher degrees. Leadbeater explains what he believes happens behind each part of the ritual.

C. W. Leadbeater