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Silver Star Lodge #286

Free & Accepted Masons of Washington

Freemasons For Dummies
By Christopher Hodapp

ISBN: 978-0-7645-9796-1

Brothers, this is a must for your library. Simple to read and provides information and background which would take years of lodge attendance at your finger tips. The title may not be as dignified as some of us would like, but the series is well established and highly thought of as reference material on a variety of subjects.

An excellent book for non-Masons or those who are thinking about joining the fraternity.

Introduction To Freemasonry (Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason; sold in one volume or separately)

By Carl H. Claudy

Temple Books

An excellent book(s) written in 1931, and is as relevant to the degrees today, as when it was written. The next book you should read after proving up your memory work in lodge.

The Freemasons

By Jeremy Harwood

ISBN-13: 978-0-681-46235-9

A very colorful, easy read consisting of dozens of topics and symbols explained in 1 or 2 page articles. Highly recommended for those interested in Masonic symbols and their history.

American Freemasons

By Mark A. Tabbert

ISBN 0-8147-8292-2

Written as a textbook covering Freemasonry from the stone mason guilds to a very alarming warning regarding the future of our fraternity (one which I must say we are avoiding in Silver Star). Medium level reading, numerous photos and drawings; very informative.

Symbols of Freemasonry

Daniel Beresniak

Published by Barnes and Noble, Inc.

ISBN 0-7607-4237-5

A small book with vivid photos of symbols, with 1 to 2 page commentary. A very good book for the beginner in Masonry and the non-Mason.

A New Encyclopaedia (sic) of Freemasonry

By Arthur Edward Waite

ISBN 0-517-19148-2

For the serious reference buff, who is looking for history and information for lectures, reports and lodge education.

The History of Freemasonry

By Albert Mackey

ISBN-13: 978-0517149829

This was the very first book on Freemasonry I ever purchased. Mind you, I said I purchased it, but was not able to use it until just a year or two ago. It is for the serious researcher, who has a knowledge of the ancient landmarks, charges and their evolution from the medieval stone mason guides.

For One More Day

By Mitch Albom

ISBN 1-4013-0327-7

This is not a Masonic book, a very good weekend read. If you have ever wanted just one more conversation with some one who has passed, this is a must read.