A First Latin Reader (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Herbert Chester Nutting

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9781332774104: A First Latin Reader (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A practical Latin starter with structured readings and real Latin text

This edition of FIRST LATIN READER organizes lessons to build vocabulary and syntax while students encounter meaningful Latin material. It combines curated exercises with history-based and literary selections, helping learners connect language study to historical and classical contexts. In addition to graded Latin-English exercises, the book presents: early American history lessons, tales of land and sea, and stories retold from Caesar, along with selections from Latin prose authors. Footnotes, word lists, and cross-references support independent study and in-class work. The content is arranged to ease sight-reading and gradual progression from practice to authentic Latin passages.

  • Clear progression from vocabulary and grammar to extended Latin texts
  • Includes summaries, footnotes, and notes to aid understanding
  • Mix of history-based and classical excerpts for varied practice
  • Maps and vocabulary lists to reinforce learning and context
Ideal for students and teachers seeking a self-contained, classroom-ready Latin reader that blends instruction with approachable, historically flavored material.

Ideal for readers of beginner-to-intermediate Latin curricula and for those who want a structured bridge to real Latin texts.

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