Cryptic Masonry : A Manual of the Council or Monitorial Instructions in the Degrees of Royal and Select Master (1897)

Cryptic Masonry: A Manual of the Council or Monitorial Instructions in the Degrees of Royal and Select Master is a book written by Albert Gallatin Mackey and published in 1897.

The book is a comprehensive guide to the degrees of Royal and Select Master, which are part of the Masonic fraternity.

It provides detailed instructions for the rituals and ceremonies of these degrees, as well as their symbolism and history.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Royal and Select Master degrees.

The first chapter provides an introduction to the degrees and their place in Masonic history.

The following chapters cover the various degrees in detail, including their passwords, signs, and grips.

The book also includes a glossary of Masonic terms and a list of references for further study.The Royal and Select Master degrees are considered to be some of the most important and prestigious degrees in Masonry.

They are often referred to as the "Cryptic Degrees" because of their emphasis on secrecy and hidden knowledge.