Symbolical Masonry

Symbolical Masonry is a book by H. L. Haywood, first published in 1923. Haywood's work offers a clear, methodical interpretation of the three symbolic degrees of Craft Freemasonry — Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason — and aims to explain the ritual, tools, legends (including Hiram Abiff) and emblems used in lodge teaching. Written in the early twentieth century by a noted Masonic historian, the book combines historical background with practical exposition, guiding readers through the moral and allegorical lessons embedded in the ceremonies.

Readers seeking Masonic symbolism, lectures, working tools, and an analysis of the letter “G” or the two pillars will find this a steady, instructive guide to core Craft teachings. Less a speculative occult treatise than a sober handbook, the text is designed for Masons and serious students of fraternal history who value careful explanation over sensationalism. Its measured tone and emphasis on traditional lodge morality is ideal for those researching Freemasonry’s rituals, symbolism, and teaching methods.