Book - Reference Book Dictionary, William Smith et al, Latin-English Dictionary, 1871

Physical description

Latin-English Dictionary
Author: William Smith
Publisher: John Murray
Date: 1871
Further Information: Black front cover and brown Spine with gilt lettering and library reference label.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

The label on spine cover with typed text PAT 470 SMI
Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service
Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service

Summary

This 1871 English-Latin dictionary by William Smith and Theophilus D. Hall is a reference work for translating English words and phrases into Latin, with definitions, usage notes and classical examples to guide correct classical Latin style. It is not a narrative book; it is a scholarly language tool designed for students, teachers and translators.

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