""Secret Societies Old and New"" is a book written by Herbert Vivian in 1927. The book explores the history and practices of various secret societies, both ancient and modern. Vivian delves into the origins and beliefs of groups such as the Freemasons, the Illuminati, and the Rosicrucians, as well as more contemporary organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan and the Mafia. He examines their rituals, symbols, and codes of conduct, and explores the influence...