A First Latin Reader

By Thomas Jackson Nunns

Book Overview

A First Latin Reader by Thomas Jackson Nunns is a comprehensive guide to learning Latin for beginners. The book is designed to introduce the reader to the basic principles of Latin grammar and vocabulary, with a focus on reading and comprehension. The text is divided into 20 lessons, each of which includes a variety of exercises and readings to help reinforce the concepts covered in the lesson. The book begins with an introduction to the Latin alphabet and pronunciation, followed by a discussion of nouns, adjectives, and verbs. The reader will learn how to conjugate verbs in the present, past, and future tenses, as well as how to decline nouns and adjectives according to gender, case, and number. As the reader progresses through the lessons, they will encounter more complex grammar concepts, such as the subjunctive mood, indirect discourse, and participles. The book also includes a selection of Latin readings, ranging from simple sentences to longer passages, to help the reader practice their reading and comprehension skills. Overall, A First Latin Reader is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn Latin from scratch. The clear explanations and comprehensive exercises make it an ideal choice for self-study or for use in a classroom setting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432663291
• ISBN13: 9781432663292
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"