The First Part of Jacobs' Latin Reader, Adapted to Bullions' Latin Grammar: With an Introduction, on the Idioms of the Latin Language; An Improved Vocabulary; And Exercises in Latin Prose Composition, - Hardcover

Peter Bullions

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265759641 ISBN 13: 9780265759646

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Learn Latin from a trusted beginner’s path that connects grammar to real reading.

This edition adapts Jacobs’ Latin Reader for use with Bullions’ Latin Grammar, adding an Introduction on Latin idioms, an improved vocabulary, and targeted exercises in Latin prose composition. It is designed as a practical companion to the grammar course, helping students apply core principles through controlled reading and parsing practice.

• Step-by-step introductory exercises paired with the reader to build confidence with simple and compound sentences
• Explanations of the leading idioms, with examples and cross-references to the grammar
• Emphasis on etymology and word formation to deepen understanding of Latin from the start
• A structured plan that supports frequent review and gradual independence in reading and analysis

Ideal for beginners and for teachers seeking a clear, graded path from grammar to real reading, this edition serves as a solid foundation for early Latin study.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265759641
• ISBN 13: 9780265759646
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 342