A LANDMARK Freemasonry book by Robert Morris...."Freemasonry in the Holy Land A narrative of masonic explorations made in 1868, in the land of King Solomon and the two Hirams… Masonic Odes and Poems" published in 1877 by Knight and Leonard. Robert Morris was an important American Freemason poet who is chiefly remembered for creating the Order of the Eastern Star. He composed over 400 poems most of which dealt with the Eastern Star and Freemasonry. He voyaged to the Holy Land and wrote hymns and poems based on his experiences there. He also published a book describing his sights and discoveries in Syria, Palestine, and Egypt entitled Freemasonry in the Holy Land which featured many of his poems and odes. Book in very good condition. Heavily illustrated. Inside book complete and clean. Light offsetting on title Page of the frontis. Externally original decorated cloth in very good condition,only light stains,light wear around edges and corners,some shelfwear. Uncommon. Rarity.