The History of Freemasonry, Volume VII concludes Albert G. Mackey’s extensive exploration of the Craft with a focus on its most symbolic, international, y esoteric dimensions. This final volume is divided into three major sections: Masonic symbolism, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, y the global spread of Freemasonry.

Opening with chapters on numerical symbolism and the allegorical meaning behind Masonic degrees, Mackey explores foundational images such as King Solomon’s Temple and the Cross, providing insight into how these elements shape the spiritual and philosophical identity of the fraternity.

The next section offers a detailed history of the Scottish Rite, including its early development, the formation of the original Supreme Council, and its establishment in the United States. A final chapter is devoted to the Royal Order of Scotland, a prestigious and often overlooked branch of Freemasonry.

The closing section of the volume expands the geographical horizon of the Craft, documenting the growth of Freemasonry across Canada, Latin America, Asia, and Australasia. Each region is treated with attention to its unique historical and cultural context, revealing the truly global reach of the fraternity by the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The book ends with a Pronouncing Dictionary intended for Masonic use—an example of Mackey’s enduring commitment to the accessibility and transmission of Masonic knowledge.

Both a reference and a capstone, this volume completes one of the most ambitious histories of Freemasonry ever written. It remains essential for serious students of the Craft and anyone interested in its ritual, symbolism, and worldwide legacy.

Contents

Chapter III – Symbolism of Numbers
Chapter IV – Legends and Symbols in the Several Degrees of Masonry

• King Solomon’s Temple as a Masonic Symbol

• The Cross

Part Five – Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite / Royal Order of Scotland
Chapter I – The Early History of the Scottish Rite
Chapter II – The Original Supreme Council
Chapter III – The Scottish Rite in the United States

• Maine

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

• New York

• New Jersey

• Ohio

• Michigan

• Indiana

• Illinois
  Chapter IV – Royal Order of Scotland

Part Six – Freemasonry in Other Countries
Chapter I – Freemasonry in Canada

• Nova Scotia

• New Brunswick

• Quebec

• Canada (Ontario)

• British Columbia

• Manitoba

• Prince Edward Island

• Alberta

• Saskatchewan

• Newfoundland
  Chapter II – Mexico
  Chapter III – Cuba and Porto Rico

• Cuba

• Porto Rico
  Chapter IV – Freemasonry in Asia

• India

• Madras

• Bombay

• East India Islands

  • Sumatra

  • Java

  • Celebes

  • Borneo

• The Philippines

• Persia

• The Straits Settlements

• Cochin-China

• China

• Japan

• Cape Colony
  Chapter V – Australasia

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• South Australia

• Queensland

• West Australia

• Tasmania

• New Zealand

  • North Island

  • Middle (South) Island

• Oceania

Pronouncing Dictionary for Use by the Masonic Fraternity

The History of Freemasonry, Volume VII concludes Albert G. Mackey’s extensive exploration of the Craft with a focus on its most symbolic, international, y esoteric dimensions. This final volume is divided into three major sections: Masonic symbolism, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, y the global spread of Freemasonry.

Opening with chapters on numerical symbolism and the allegorical meaning behind Masonic degrees, Mackey explores foundational images such as King Solomon’s Temple and the Cross, providing insight into how these elements shape the spiritual and philosophical identity of the fraternity.

The next section offers a detailed history of the Scottish Rite, including its early development, the formation of the original Supreme Council, and its establishment in the United States. A final chapter is devoted to the Royal Order of Scotland, a prestigious and often overlooked branch of Freemasonry.

The closing section of the volume expands the geographical horizon of the Craft, documenting the growth of Freemasonry across Canada, Latin America, Asia, and Australasia. Each region is treated with attention to its unique historical and cultural context, revealing the truly global reach of the fraternity by the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The book ends with a Pronouncing Dictionary intended for Masonic use—an example of Mackey’s enduring commitment to the accessibility and transmission of Masonic knowledge.

Both a reference and a capstone, this volume completes one of the most ambitious histories of Freemasonry ever written. It remains essential for serious students of the Craft and anyone interested in its ritual, symbolism, and worldwide legacy.

Contents

Chapter III – Symbolism of Numbers
Chapter IV – Legends and Symbols in the Several Degrees of Masonry

• King Solomon’s Temple as a Masonic Symbol

• The Cross

Part Five – Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite / Royal Order of Scotland
Chapter I – The Early History of the Scottish Rite
Chapter II – The Original Supreme Council
Chapter III – The Scottish Rite in the United States

• Maine

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

• New York

• New Jersey

• Ohio

• Michigan

• Indiana

• Illinois
  Chapter IV – Royal Order of Scotland

Part Six – Freemasonry in Other Countries
Chapter I – Freemasonry in Canada

• Nova Scotia

• New Brunswick

• Quebec

• Canada (Ontario)

• British Columbia

• Manitoba

• Prince Edward Island

• Alberta

• Saskatchewan

• Newfoundland
  Chapter II – Mexico
  Chapter III – Cuba and Porto Rico

• Cuba

• Porto Rico
  Chapter IV – Freemasonry in Asia

• India

• Madras

• Bombay

• East India Islands

  • Sumatra

  • Java

  • Celebes

  • Borneo

• The Philippines

• Persia

• The Straits Settlements

• Cochin-China

• China

• Japan

• Cape Colony
  Chapter V – Australasia

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• South Australia

• Queensland

• West Australia

• Tasmania

• New Zealand

  • North Island

  • Middle (South) Island

• Oceania

Pronouncing Dictionary for Use by the Masonic Fraternity