The Revised Latin Primer

Benjamin Hall Kennedy

Published by Longmans, Green and Co, London, 1929

About this Item

Famed science-fiction author Brian Aldiss's own childhood Latin Primer. The personal copy of celebrated English science fiction author Brian Aldiss, best known for his 'Helliconia' trilogy. Benjamin Hall Kennedy's "Revised Latin Primer" has been widely used since its first publication in the nineteenth century. It offers a comprehensive introduction to Latin grammar and syntax, and has been praised for its clear explanations, systematic approach, and lasting influence on classical education.Aldiss would have been one of many student in his period to use the work in their Latin studies. Inscribed 'Form Copy' to recto of front free endpaper, and with the juvenile pencil inscription 'BRIAN ALDISS' to the verso of the same leaf.Loosely inserted is a provenance notice signed by the executor of Aldiss's estate, his daughter Wendy. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Significant tide marks and damp staining to board tails. Joints starting, with boards tenderly held. Pencil inscriptions to recto and verso of front free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd marginal pencil notation. Good Only. Seller Inventory # 916F26

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Revised Latin Primer

Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co, London

Publication Date: 1929

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Good Only

Book Type: book