Reading list for lingua Latina

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Dictionaries

The Bantam New College Latin & English Dictionary 

(The Bantam New College Dictionary Series) (J. C. Traupman / Paperback / 1995 / ISBN 0553573012 ). A favorite of high school students for decades. Compact size, low price and surprising coverage make this a great value. M. Lucretius Agricola

Cassell's Latin Dictionary 

Latin-English, English-Latin (D.P. Simpson / Hardcover / 1977 / ISBN 0025225804).

Cassell's Concise Latin and English Dictionary 

(D. P. Simpson (Compiler) / Paperback / 1987 / ISBN 0020133405).

Collins Gem Latin Dictionary : Second Edition 

(Turtleback / 1996 / ISBN 000470763X) Half as thick as it is wide, it is a tiny brick of bidirectional Latinity. A traveling companion of at least one leading Nova Roman I know of. M. Lucretius Agricola

Oxford Latin Dictionary 

(Hardcover / 1983 / ISBN 0198642245) This dictionary is heavier than most housecats and as comprehensive as anyone could possibly need. M. Lucretius Agricola

Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary 

(by J. Morwood / 2005 / Hardcover / ISBN 019861070X) Up-to-date and very affordable.

Other Reference

Latin for All Occasions 

(Henry Beard / Hardcover / Published 1990 / ISBN 0394586603 ) Humorous phrase book.

Latin for Even More Occasions 

(Henry Beard / Hardcover / Published 1991 / ISBN 0679406743 ) Humorous phrase book.

Textboks

Latin for People 

(Alexander Humez and Nicholas D. Humez / Paperback / Published 1978 / ISBN 0316381497 ) A non-pompous introduction to Latin which introduces the major concepts of the language while maintaining a sense of humor.

Textbooks suitable for children

Although adult beginners may benefit as well.

Latin for Beginners 

(A. Wilkes, J. Shackell / Paperback / Usborne Publishing Ltd 1992 / ISBN 0746016387) A slim and colorful book that puts spoken Latin on an equal footing with modern languages. Suitable for children. M. Lucretius Agricola

Minimus Pupil's Book : Starting out in Latin 

(B. Bell, H. Forte / Paperback / Cambridge Latin Texts 1999 / ISBN 0521659604)

Minimus Teacher's Resource Book : Starting out in Latin 

(B. Bell, H. Forte / Paperback / Cambridge Latin Texts 1999 / ISBN 0521659612)