The Old Charges

The Old Charges by Herbert Poole is a comprehensive study of the historical documents known as the Old Charges, which are a collection of manuscripts and texts that outline the traditions, customs, and regulations of the medieval stonemasons' guilds. The book delves into the origins and evolution of these documents, tracing their development from the early 14th century to the present day.Poole examines the Old Charges in detail, providing readers with a thorough understanding of their significance and historical context. He explores the various versions and variations of the Old Charges, and analyzes the language and symbolism used in these texts. The book also includes a detailed discussion of the role of the stonemasons' guilds in medieval society, and their impact on the development of architecture and building techniques.Overall, The Old Charges is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the masonic tradition, as well as those interested in medieval history, architecture, and social history. Poole's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a fascinating and informative read for scholars and lay readers alike.1924. The �������Old Charges������� is the popular name given to some ninety or so manuscripts of a Masonic nature. They carry us back to a period which cannot be reasonably be placed later than the early part of the 14th century and are in various forms. In this work, the author attempted to give some account of the more interesting features of the contents of these manuscripts, and to indicate some of the problems which they raise, as well as the more important conclusions which have been reached.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.