This book is a graded Latin reader of four Greek myths (Perseus, Heracles, Jason and the Argonauts, and Ulysses) originally composed by Francis Ritchie. Facing each page of the Latin text is a single page of corresponding vocabulary and grammatical commentary. Once readers have memorized the core vocabulary list, they will be able to read the Latin text and consult all relevant vocabulary and grammatical notes without turning a page.

Embark on a linguistic journey with Francis Ritchie's Latin Reader, unraveling the tales that lay the foundation for Latin proficiency. Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles: A First Latin Reader by Francis Ritchie: Embark on a linguistic journey with Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles, a first Latin reader by Francis Ritchie. This educational classic introduces readers to the foundations of Latin through engaging and accessible fables. Ritchie's approach provides an entry point for beginners to explore the beauty and structure of the Latin language. Why This Book? Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles is a valuable resource for those venturing into the world of Latin. Ritchie's curated selection of fables makes learning the language an enjoyable and enriching experience, offering beginners an accessible entry point into the linguistic and literary treasures of Latin. Francis Ritchie invites aspiring Latin scholars to embark on a linguistic journey with Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles, a foundational text that makes learning Latin an engaging and rewarding endeavor.

In 35 short lessons, this book includes the Latin text for the following selections from Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War with all of the corresponding vocabulary and grammatical notes on the same or facing page: Book 1.1-7, Book 4.24-35, Book 5.24-48, and Book 6.13-20. This volume is an excellent value for intermediate and advanced-level Latin students who wish to read all of the passages in Caesar's Gallic War required as part of the high school Latin curriculum.