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Essentials of Latin An Introductory Course Volume I

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Essentials of Latin An Introductory Course Volume I --- 1959

John F.C. Richards, a professor of Latin and Greek at Columbia University, provides an introduction to Latin sentence structure and word usage. Intended for use with Richards’ Essentials of Latin textbook, the album provides a thorough but measured approach to learning Latin, gradually increasing in difficulty with each lesson. There are 41 lessons in total. Topics covered in Richards’ Latin lessons include figures of classic Roman literature and mythology, poetry, and descriptions of world geography. Includes a 4-page lesson-guide insert Liner notes include the Latin text and an explanation of quotes and pronunciation techniques used on specific tracks.