Publisher's Synopsis
""A Concise Cyclopaedia of Freemasonry: Or Handbook of Masonic Reference, Compiled from Various Sources"" is a book written by Edward Lovell Hawkins in 1922. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to Freemasonry, providing readers with a concise overview of the organization's history, principles, and practices. The author draws on various sources to compile this handbook, including official Masonic documents, historical texts, and other reference materials. The book is organized alphabetically, making it easy for readers to find specific information on different topics related to Freemasonry. It covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of Freemasonry, the symbolism and rituals of the organization, the different degrees of membership, and the role of Freemasonry in society. This handbook is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the history and practices of Freemasonry.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.