A First Latin Reader (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Clarence James Vincent

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265913659 ISBN 13: 9780265913659

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, beginner-friendly Latin reader with historical passages and practice

This edition presents straightforward Latin texts drawn from classical history, paired with English notes and practical exercises. Readers build vocabulary and grammar skills through short readings, translation practice, and guided questions.

The book introduces key figures and events from Rome’s early history, including Pyrrhus, Regulus, Hannibal, and Caesar, in accessible Latin. Explanations and translation prompts help learners grasp sentence structure, verb forms, and common vocabulary.

Designed for classroom and self-study, it combines narrative excerpts with revision sections and exercises to reinforce language patterns. The included notes and glosses reinforce grammar and provide context for the historical material.

• Short Latin passages with clear English prompts and vocabulary help
• Revision exercises and translation practice to reinforce grammar
• Focus on common verbs, noun cases, and essential sentence construction
• Historical themes presented in a way that supports gradual skill-building

Ideal for students beginning Latin or reviewing core structures through authentic seventeenth-to-century style selections.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265913659
• ISBN 13: 9780265913659
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 98