Ancient Masonry: The Ancient Mysteries, Cognate Orders Orders Of Chivalry And The Old Charges Of Freemasons is a book written by Henry Leonard Stillson. The book delves into the history of ancient masonry, exploring the ancient mysteries, the cognate orders of chivalry, and the old charges of Freemasons. The author discusses the origins of Freemasonry, tracing its roots back to ancient Egypt and the mystery schools of the ancient world. He also explores the various orders of chivalry that have influenced Freemasonry over the centuries, including the Knights Templar and the Knights of Malta. The book also covers the old charges of Freemasons, which are the traditional rules and regulations that govern the organization. Overall, Ancient Masonry provides a comprehensive overview of the history and practices of Freemasonry, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in this ancient and mysterious organization.THIS 166 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity Part 1 of Free and Accepted Masons and Concordant Orders, by Henry Leonard Stillson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766126609.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.