A Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper Names: in Which the Words are Accented and Divided into Syllables Exactly as they Ought to be Pronounced, according to Rules Drawn from Analogy and the Best Usage

John Walker

Published by J. Johnson, London, 1807

About this Item

The third edition of this pronunciation guide to Greek and Latin, from English lexicographer John Walker. The third edition of this work.Bound in full calf.A thorough guide to the classical pronunciations of Greek and Latin words, divided into syllables and classed according to their accents.From English lexicographer and philologist, John Walker, who was the acquaintance of leading literary men of the time, including Samuel Johnson and Edmund Burke.The volume concludes with Walker's observations on the Greek and Latin accent and quantity, offering a valuable accessibility to the languages. Bound in full calf. Externally, heavily worn to the extremities. With majority of the surface of the leather rubbed. with the tail of the joints cracked, however hinges remain firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Good Only.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper Names: in Which the Words are Accented and Divided into Syllables Exactly as they Ought to be Pronounced, according to Rules Drawn from Analogy and the Best Usage
• Publisher: J. Johnson, London
• Publication Date: 1807
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Good Only
• Book Type: book