An introduction to Latin syntax: or An exemplification of the rules of construction, as delivered in Mr Ruddiman's Rudiments, without anticipating posterior rules. : Containing, I. The rules of syntax, with a brief illustration. II. Explanatory notes. III. Examples, taken for the most part from the classic authors. IV. English exercises. To which is subjoined, an epitome of ancient history, from the creation, to the birth of Christ. Intended as a proper mean to initiate boys in the useful study of history, while at the same time it serves to improve them in the knowledge of the Latin tongue. To which is added, a proper collection of historical and chronological questions; with a copious Index. /
Mair, John,1702 or 1703-1769.
Thomson, John,active 1787-1811,former owner.StEdNL
Thomson, Laurentem,active 1799,former owner.StEdNL
Edinburgh: : Printed for the booksellers.,
MDCCLXXIX. [1779]
Braces in imprint.
Includes index.
ESTC
Manuscript inscription on the recto of the front free endpaper "Joann T / John Thomson / John Thomsons book December 7 1787". Below that "John Thomson his book 9 October 1811". On the verso of the front free enpaper "Hic liber pertinet ad Joannem Thomson 7 December 178[8?]". This is repeated below in the same hand with the date now clearly "1788". Manuscript signature "John Thomson at the head of the title page. Inscription on the verso of the title page "Hic Liber pertinet ad Laurentem Thomson 4 Feby 1799". Manuscript signature "John Thomson" on the back free endpaper.
Latin language
Latin language
Scotland Edinburgh.