Speculative Freemasonry and Bibliotheca Masonica

Speculative Freemasonry and Bibliotheca Masonica is a book written by John Yarker that explores the history of Freemasonry and its various rituals and traditions. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the origins and development of Freemasonry as a speculative philosophy, while the second part is a comprehensive bibliography of Masonic literature. Yarker delves into the symbolism and allegories used in Freemasonry, tracing the origins of these concepts back to ancient Egypt and Greece. He also discusses the various degrees of Freemasonry and their associated rituals, providing a detailed analysis of each. In the second part of the book, Yarker provides a comprehensive bibliography of Masonic literature, including books and manuscripts from around the world. He also includes a detailed index of authors and titles, making it easy for readers to find specific works of interest. Overall, Speculative Freemasonry and Bibliotheca Masonica is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of Freemasonry, as well as for those looking to explore the vast literature on the subject.1883 and 1912. Within this volume are two smaller works. Speculative Freemasonry by John Yarker is a historical lecture upon the origin of craft and high grade Freemasonry, and showing the great antiquity of the combined system. F. Leigh Gardner pens a Catalogue Raisonne of the Works on Occult Science Volume III is a catalog of Freemasonry Lodge histories in England, with a preface by William Wynn Westcott.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.