Henry Wilson Coil, the late California lawyer, spent twenty-five years collecting material for this book. With the help of three of America's most reliable Masonic scholars, Coil compiled what has become a classic in fraternal circles. In the twenty years since its original publication, this volume has stood the test of time.
The range of this reference work is wide. The book includes concordant orders throughout the world as well as the organizational structure in the United States. Coil is well versed in his symbolism and he includes entries on jurisprudence as well as history.
Coil's provides Complete Masonic Data instantly. It's all here in one handy volume.
This encyclopedia incorporates the changing conditions of Masonry and the latest information available on Freemasonry in all parts of the world.
Over 1750 articles amply discussed for A-Z, plus a Chronology beginning with the 10th Century through the 20th, listing important Masonic events and facts in order of occurrence.