A First Latin Writer (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mather A. Abbott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0364302194 ISBN 13: 9780364302194

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master Latin composition from the start with practical grammar and Caesar-based exercises.

This beginner-friendly workbook helps students move from a first-year Latin book to translating connected English prose into Latin. It covers the fundamental rules of Latin composition, while omitting most rare or complex exceptions to keep learning clear and manageable. The uplifting focus is on practical, grammatical rendering rather than exhaustive rules, so younger students can build confidence step by step.

Contents are organized into three parts with a steady progression: Part I through Part III, each broken into lessons that build skills in indirect discourse, verb tenses, clauses, and sentence structure. The selections draw from Caesar’s Gallic War as the basis for practice, with vocabulary and examples drawn from that text. An appendix reinforces basic syntax rules, and there is acknowledgement of the editors and contributors who helped refine the manuscript.

• Understand the core rules of Latin composition used to translate English into Latin prose
• Practice with structured lessons that pair grammar with Caesar-based passages
• Build a solid foundation in indirect discourse, clause types, and syntax
• Refer to an appendix for full explanations of basic rules as you study

Ideal for students who have completed a first-year Latin course and are ready to deepen their grammatical rendering skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0364302194
• ISBN 13: 9780364302194
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 162