The History of Freemasonry Its Antiquities, Symbols, Constitutions, Customs V2

An investigation of the records of the organizations of the fraternity in England, Scotland, Ireland, British Colonies, France, Germany, and the United States. Derived from official sources. Grandly illustrated. Contents of this volume: Early British Freemasonry (England) - Masonic tradition - Sir Christopher Wren - Papal bulls - annual assemblies - Cabbala - mysticism - Rosicrucians - Elias Ashmole - Masons’ company - Plot - Randle Holme - Old Charges - legend of the craft - light and darkness - gothic traditions; Early British Freemasonry (1688-1723); History of the Grand Lodge of England (1723-60); Freemasonry in York; History of the Grand Lodge of England according to old institutions ; History of the Grand Lodge of England (1761-1813).