First Steps In Latin: A Complete Course In Latin For One Year (1885)

By Robert Fowler Leighton

Book Overview

First Steps In Latin is a comprehensive guide to learning Latin for beginners. Written by Robert Fowler Leighton and first published in 1885, this book is designed to provide a complete course in Latin for one year. The book is divided into 40 lessons, each of which introduces new vocabulary, grammar rules, and exercises to reinforce learning. The book begins with an introduction to the Latin alphabet and pronunciation, followed by lessons on basic grammar concepts such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. The book then progresses to more advanced topics such as the subjunctive mood, indirect statement, and the passive voice. Throughout the book, there are numerous exercises and drills to help students practice and reinforce what they have learned. The book also includes a vocabulary list at the end of each lesson, as well as a comprehensive Latin-English dictionary at the back of the book. Overall, First Steps In Latin is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn Latin from scratch. It is well-written, easy to follow, and provides a solid foundation in the language. Whether you are a student, a teacher, or simply someone who wants to learn Latin for personal enrichment, this book is an excellent choice.Based On Material Drawn From Caesar�������s Commentaries, With Exercises For Sight Reading, And A Course Of Elementary Latin Reading.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: 1165437635
• ISBN13: 9781165437634
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 534 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"