This book delivers a collection of the author's articles from RiteNow, the magazine of the Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, along with a history of Freemasonry—both worldwide, and in the Pittsburgh area specifically. It provides the reader a comprehensive overview of the roots and tenets of the world's most ancient and honorable Fraternity. Whether you are a mason looking to expand your knowledge of the craft, or a curious member of the general public, looking for the right volume to make your first foray into an otherwise daunting subject, this book is for you.