A conspiracy theory flourished in New England in 1798, destroying reputations and lives — but few have ever heard the story. This compelling work of forgotten history traces a secret society's rise, and surveys the tumultuous political, social, and religious atmosphere that allowed a panic involving the organization to spread.
An Encyclopaedia of Occultism by Lewis Spence The most famous compendium of information on the occult and the first comprehensive work of its kind, this volume comprises 2,500 dictionary-style entries for familiar and arcane terms, in addition to profiling historical figures with ties to the occult.
A Dictionary of Symbols by J. E. Cirlot A valuable reference, this informative and entertaining volume presents a key to elucidating the symbolic worlds encountered in both the arts and the history of ideas. 32 black-and-white illustrations.
The Lost Keys of Freemasonry by Manly P. Hall A high-ranking Mason offers a fascinating glimpse into the secretive society. Manly P. Hall describes the ethical training of a Mason and the character traits he must "build" within himself.
The Concise History of Freemasonry by Robert Freke Gould, Frederick J. W. Crowe This authoritative survey by a Masonic historian traces the development of "the Craft" from ancient to modern times, chronicling its spread throughout Europe, the Far East, Africa, and the Americas.
Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry by Malcolm A. Duncan A must for every Mason, this volume is a guide for neophytes as well as a reference for the initiated. 100 illustrations accompany simple, accurate explanations of gestures, symbols, and terms.
