George Oliver's "The Book of the Lodge" is classic Masonic instruction for lodge operation, understanding the workings of the lodge and a general explanation of Freemasonry and initiation. This book provides instruction for the lodge building, words and names used in Masonry; lodge furniture; ceremonies; Tracing Boards and much more. Photographic reproduction of the 1849 edition of this work. Includes a contemporary foreword by Michael R. Poll.