BOOKS ESPECIALLY FOR
THE NEW MASON
ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.
CLEAR UP THE MYSTERIES.
DISCOVER SOME OF THE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY.
MEET SOME FAMOUS MASONS.
ENJOY MORE BY KNOWING MORE ABOUT IT.
MASONIC "PRIMERS" -- FIRST BOOKS
Introduction to Freemasonry by Harry L. Haywood - Pocket-sized, less than 80
pages, easy reading, but will answer many of your questions about the origin and
purpose of Masonry; the three degrees, the Side Orders, world Masonry.
Introduction to Freemasonry by Carol Claudy - Answers to the simple elementary
inquires of the new brother to whom all of Masonry is strange. Examines each of
the three degrees in detail.
The Builders by Joseph Fort Newton - Written especially for the new Iowa Mason
to tell him the things he would most like to know about Masonry - what it is,
whence it came, what it teaches, what it is trying to do in the world.
The Newly-Made Mason by Harry L. Haywood - What he and every Mason should know
about Masonry. Readable, concise, comprehensive. Covers briefly but adequately
the origin, history, philosophy, symbolism, organization and operation of the
Masonic Order.
MASONIC SYMBOLISM
The Craft and Its Symbols by Allen Roberts - Opening the door to Masonic
Symbolism. An adventure in reliving the experience of the three degrees and an
opportunity to review the lessons taught. Illustrated.
Masonic Symbolism by Charles Clyde Hunt - Fifty-nine informative studies and
interpretations of many Masonic symbols. Simple and readable, dependable,
thorough, sound in interpretation, inspiring.
WHAT DOES FREEMASONRY TEACH?
A Modern Mason Examines His Craft by L. C. Helms - Balancing the facts and
fiction that seem to surround Freemasonry. A short book designed to clarify and
make salient aspects of the Craft more easily understood.
The Great Teachings of Masonry by Harry L. Haywood - What is it all about? What
is it trying to do? How did it come to be? What are its central and permanent
teachings?
Freemasonry: Its Hidden Meaning by George H. Steinmetz - The lectures and
symbols are carefully and systematically examined so that the reader can really
understand them.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE RITUAL
Six Hundred Years of Craft Ritual by Harry Carr -- The development of our Masonic
Ritual. Impressive documentation, absorbing style.
A Commentary on the Freemasonic Ritual by E. H. Cartwright -- Like the above,
this is from England. Harry Carr said of this one: "No one has written
anything better in this particular field".
SOME FAMOUS MASONS
Famous Masons and Masonic Presidents by Harry L. Haywood -- Interesting reading
on this fascinating subject.
Brother Truman by Allen Roberts -- A carefully researched book into the character
and moral fiber of Harry S. Truman, President and Freemason.
George Washington: Master Mason by Allen Roberts -- Of the many books written
about George Washington, this is one of the few which approaches the man from a
human interest standpoint.
FREEMASONRY IN HISTORY
A Comprehensive View of Freemasonry by Henry W. Coil -- A brief but comprehensive
view of Freemasonry from the earliest historical record to the present day.
Freemasonry in American History by Allen Roberts -- A comprehensive and readable
book of Freemasonry's relation to American History.
Freemasonry in Iowa by Keith Arrington -- A concise look at the Craft in Iowa by
an outstanding Masonic scholar.
WHAT IS FREEMASONRY?
A Pilgrim's Path by John J. Robinson -- A readable and well-written examination
of Freemasonry which includes a critical look at its detractors.
Is It True What They Say About Freemasonry? By Art de Hoyos & S. Brent Morris -
A historical and critical look at the arguments and tactics of anti-Masons.