The Constitutions of the Freemasons First Masonic Book in Merica: The first edition of the first Masonic book published in America was printed by Brother Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia in 1734. It was a reprint of Brother James Anderson's work, known as "Anderson's Constitutions," printed by William Hunter in London, which was published in 1723 under the authority of the Grand Lodge of England. (There are hundreds of thousands of Masonic books, however, rare Masonic books are very difficult to find.) "The Constitutions of the Freemasons". It contains the History, Charges and Regulations of the Most Ancient and Right Worshipful Fraternity. It was compiled by Brother James Anderson, D.D.. It is a very important book which contributed to the development of not only colonial society, but the formation of the Republic. It contains a 40-page history of Masonry:...beginning with Adam to the reign of King George I. It is an historical account of the science of Geometry and the Royal Art of Architecture and includes, among others, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Solomon, Hiram Abif, Nebuchadnezzar, Augustus Caesar, Vitruvius, King Athelstan the Saxon, Inigo Jones, and James I of England. This work also includes 5 songs. https://www.masonic-lodge-of-education.com/rare-masonic-books.html http://www.themasonictrowel.com/masonic_books_online.htm http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/masonic_books_online.html