Elementa Prima: The First Elements Of Latin (1920)

By Luther Denny Whittemore and Luther Denny Whittenmore

Book Overview

Elementa Prima: The First Elements of Latin (1920) is a comprehensive introductory textbook for the Latin language. Written by Luther Denny Whittemore, this book is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to master the Latin language. The book is divided into 29 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Latin grammar and vocabulary. The first few chapters focus on the basics of Latin pronunciation, noun and verb declensions, and sentence structure. As the book progresses, more complex topics such as participles, infinitives, and subordinate clauses are introduced.One of the strengths of Elementa Prima is its clear and concise explanations of Latin grammar. The book is written in a straightforward style that is easy to understand, even for beginners. Additionally, each chapter includes numerous exercises and practice sentences to reinforce the concepts covered in the text.Elementa Prima also includes a helpful glossary of Latin vocabulary and a comprehensive index, making it a useful reference tool for students and teachers alike. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in studying Latin, whether for academic or personal reasons.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: 1436831024
• ISBN13: 9781436831024
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"