A fascinating book that serves as a reference for the initiated as well as a guide for newcomers sheds light on the fraternal society of the Masonic Order, which has been shrouded in secrecy for more than 600 years. Induction candidates' spiritual journeys through the four initiated degrees of enlightenment—Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and the Royal Arch—are revealed in Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry. More than 100 illustrations and original engravings are used to accurately explain gestures, tools, and terms. The rituals, mysterious symbols, and mystical doctrines of the Freemasons are also examined. The book is an engrossing investigation into the beliefs and methods of the oldest secret society in history.Anyone who receives Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor will treasure it as a prized possession. This gift book contains Malcolm C. Duncan's explanations and interpretations of the Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch degrees as well as the Guide to the Three Symbolic Degrees of the Ancient York Rite. It also includes numerous original engravings.