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Freemasonry

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The Internet has long been home to all kinds of sites about Freemasonry, pro and con. However, it has been hard to find reliable, vetted information on the web on this topic. This page has electronic editions of core texts on Freemasonry in the public domain, presented complete and unaltered.

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The Official Monitor of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, State of Texas [1922]
Details of important Masonic rituals, including initiations for the first three degrees, installation of a lodge, and a Masonic burial service.

The Builders by Joseph Fort Newton [1914]
One of the most readable introductions to Masonic history and philosophy, including (for once) a factual account of how Freemasonry emerged in the 18th century.

Morals and Dogma by Albert Pike [1871]
Albert Pikes' magnum opus; a advanced textbook of the esoteric basis of Freemasonry.

Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor by Malcolm C. Duncan [1866]
A comprehensive guide to York rite Freemasonry, including details of ceremonies, grips and passwords, extensively illustrated.

The Dionysian Artificers by Hippolyto Joseph da Costa [1820]
An essay by one of the pioneers of Freemasonry on an important ancient mystery religion.