Project Gutenberg 2018-05-29 Public domain in the USA. 139 Appleton, R. B. (Reginald Bainbridge) 1886 1938 Appleton, Reginald Bainbridge Jones, W. H. S. (William Henry Samuel) 1876 1963 Jones, William Henry Samuel Pons tironum Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "Pons Tironum" by R. B. Appleton and W. H. S. Jones is a Latin textbook aimed at beginner students, likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a transitional resource for learners moving from basic to more complex Latin, providing examples of sentences and grammatical constructions to aid in understanding the language's structure. The opening of "Pons Tironum" sets the stage for a playful exploration of daily life through the lens of a young Roman boy, who navigates various commands from family members and servants. The text introduces characters such as the boy's father, his mother, and the servant Davus as they engage in humorous exchanges, emphasizing the need for obedience and the chores associated with daily Roman life. By showcasing the transitions between different scenarios—such as morning routines and tasks to be completed—the excerpt establishes a relatable context that grounds the study of Latin in practical, everyday situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. la Latin language -- Readers PA Text Category: Language & Communication Category: Teaching & Education 177216 2025-09-23T03:37:04.920294 text/html 177037 176951 2024-12-23T14:45:09.789503 2023-09-24T12:56:15.037391 text/html text/html 128415 2025-09-23T03:37:10.411240 application/epub+zip 129406 2025-09-23T03:37:07.355269 application/epub+zip 120346 2025-09-23T03:37:06.317290 application/epub+zip 222407 2025-09-23T03:37:12.434266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208992 2025-09-23T03:37:09.776295 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181377 2022-08-25T17:22:56.316349 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148423 2025-09-23T03:37:04.643309 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 148812 2018-05-29T14:04:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17965 2025-09-23T03:37:12.561240 application/rdf+xml 10477 2025-09-23T03:37:06.791283 image/jpeg 2713 2025-09-23T03:37:06.552274 image/jpeg 49911 2018-05-29T14:04:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 125800 2025-09-23T03:37:04.932291 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia