A Modern Mason Examines His Craft

Curiosity about the history of certain practices utilized in Masonic Lodges, concern about the confusion and misinformation that is prevalent even amoung tenured Freemasons-resulted in the writing of this informative volume.
Why was Freemasonry considered by many individuals to be anti-Catholic? Why is there such an emphasis on secrecy in a day and age when every aspect of the Craft's ceremonies can be obtained by the curious non-Mason in one hundred different books? How old is the Institution and what are its historical roots?