Wheelock's Latin: The Classic Introductory Latin Course, Based on Ancient Authors

Frederic M. Wheelock

Oct 2010 · Harper Collins

About this ebook

The classic introductory Latin textbook, first published in 1956, and still the bestselling and most highly regarded textbook of its kind.

Revised and expanded, this sixth edition of classics professor Frederic M. Wheelock's Latin has all the features that have made it the bestselling single-volume beginning Latin textbook and more:

* Forty chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authors

* Self-tutorial exercises with an answer key for independent study

* An extensive English-Latin/Latin-English vocabulary section

* A rich selection of original Latin readings—unlike other textbooks which contain primarily made-up Latin texts

* Etymological aids

Also includes maps of the Mediterranean, Italy and the Aegean area, as well as numerous photographs illustrating aspects of classical culture, mythology, and historical and literary figures presented in the chapter readings.

Ratings and reviews

Am self studying Latin using Orberg's "Lingua Latina per se illustrata" but I am finding Wheelock a nice supplement and reference. Unfortunately this ebook seems to have a lot of typos in the Latin. Since it's not my primary source I'm finding recognizing the typos educational, but if you're learning Latin from Wheelock you may wish to look for another edition.

Never had a Latin class but taught myself using this book and a dictionary. Wish I learned Latin in school but this book hands down is the best for beginning studies into the language

Probably the best book for learning Latin. It lays things out logically, and covers just about everything, AND it's cheap. Best book i ever bought in college

About the author

Frederic M. Wheelock (1902-1987) received the A.B., A.M., and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University. His long and distinguished teaching career included appointments at Haverford College, Harvard University, the College of the City of New York, Brooklyn College, Cazenovia Junior College (where he served as Dean), the Darrow School for Boys (New Lebanon, NY), the University of Toledo (from which he retired as full Professor in 1968), and a visiting professorship at Florida Presbyterian (now Eckert) College. He published a number of articles and reviews in the fields of textual criticism, palaeography, and the study of Latin; in addition to Wheelock's Latin (previously titled Latin: An Introductory Course Based on Ancient Authors), his books include Latin Literature: A Book of Readings and Quintilian as Educator (trans. H. E. Butler; introd. and notes by Prof. Wheelock). Professor Wheelock was a member of the American Classical League, the American Philological Association, and the Classical Association of the Atlantic States. Richard A. LaFleur is Franklin Professor of Classics Emeritus and former Head of Classics at the University of Georgia; he has served as Editor of the Classical Outlook and President of the American Classical League, and is a recipient of the American Philological Association's national award for excellence in the teaching of Classics. Among his numerous books are Scribblers, Scvlptors, and Scribes and the revised editions of Wheelock's Latin, Workbook for Wheelock's Latin, and Wheelock's Latin Reader.