This high-ranking Mason offers a fascinating glimpse into the Western world's most secretive society. Hall traces the path followed by initiates to the ancient craft. He also recounts the ethical training required of a Freemason, and profiles the character traits a Mason must "build" within himself. Nice copy by Manly Palmer Hall who was a Canadian author, lecturer, astrologer, mystic and Freemason. Foreword by Reynold E. Blight. Illustrated with seven dynamic and intriguing full-page plates, including frontispiece by J. Augustus Knapp. Published by Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Company, New York, 1946. Publishers’ original blue boards, with black lettering on upper cover and spine. Book Dimensions: 19 x 13 and Number of Pages: 100 Condition Firm and well-bound copy. External covers are slightly marked, with light wear to corners, and to head and tail of the spine. Internally the book in very good condition. Text is fresh, and pages are clean. All plates are present and in nice condition (Please see pictures).