Latin for Beginners

D'Ooge, Benjamin L.

ISBN 10: 1544745761 / ISBN 13: 9781544745763

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Signs of wear and consistent use. Seller Inventory # GICWV.1544745761.G

Synopsis:

Benjamin D'Ooge's Latin course is a first-rate introduction to the whole language. No previous knowledge of Latin is required. By working through the seventy-nine short lessons the reader will be able to begin reading Caesar's Gallic War with confidence, and from there the vast wealth of Latin literature will become readily accessible. The text is copiously illustrated and a full vocabulary and grammar are included, making this a wholly stand-alone course. An answer key is freely available on the net.

Also by Benjamin D'ooge, as a follow on from this course, try this easy Latin reader, ISBN-13: 978-1986691338

For those wishing to advance their Latin studies these reasonably priced books are available on Amazon, just copy and paste the ISBN into the search box: A very easy story, ideal for young learners ISBN-13: 978-1548322441; Graded texts in Latin, perfect for reinforcing the syntax and the vocabulary of this book and suitable for adult students ISBN-13: 978-1977596994, Bennentt's Latin Grammar ISBN-13: 978-1535019170; Via Latina, an Easy Latin Reader ISBN-13: 978-1544780115; easy classical Latin, Aulus Gellius, ISBN-13: 978-1983834837 or ISBN-13: 978-1983864384

By Arcadius Avellanus, a brilliant translator into Latin, Treasure Island, ISBN-13: 978-1533694560, Fairy Tales, ISBN-10: 1533695792, a 1930's detective novel, ISBN-13: 978-1542955683;The Mummy, Frankenstein and Dracula Retold in Latin, a brilliant way to enjoyably extend your vocabulary and grasp of idiom, ISBN-10: 1684548748;

This is an excellent introduction to Caesar which demonstrates how to break down his knotty syntax, ISBN-10: 153067963, Nepos is one of the easiest classical authors to read, this edition interlines the Latin with English to make him even more accessible. A great learning tool, ISBN-10: 1539833097; for the advanced student, this book covers just about every Latin idiom Caesar and Cicero ever used, ISBN-10: 153060592X

Latin non fiction. The classic Roman work on medicine written in very clear Latin, ISBN-10: 154137455; if you happen to be a genius, ISBN-13: 978-1542418829

Latin written in the modern era. Robinson Crusoe, mercifully condensed and good for acquiring new vocabulary, ISBN-10: 1530573440. In intermediate Latin, a famous surreal tale, ISBN-13: 978-1533494825, a science fiction adventure, ISBN-13: 978-1981136445, a horror story, ISBN-13: 978-1977848567, a novel set in Roman times, ISBN-13: 978-1981365739

About the Author: Professor in the Michigan State Normal College, early twentieth century.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Latin for Beginners
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good