P. Virgilii Maronis opera; or, the works of Virgil: with the following improvements, viz.I. The words of the author are placed in their natural and grammatical order, in the lower part of the page; and such Words are supplied as by an Ellipsis are omitted, and yet are necessary to make the Connection and Sense complete. II. The more remarkable Rhetorical Figures are pointed out, and placed ata the Bottom of the Page as they occur. III. A Scanning Table, by which every Verse of the Author may be scapned, the marginal Letter opposite to each Verse referring to the same Letter in the Table. IV. An Historical and Geographical Index, giving an Account of the Persons and Places mentioned in the Author. V. The most remarkable phrases, Periphrases and Proverbial Sayings, are rendered into proper English. For the use of schools. By John Stirling, D. D. Late Vicar of Great Gaddesden in Hertfordshire, and Chaplain to his Grace the Duke of Gordon.

People / Organizations

• Virgil (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for J. Rivington and sons; S. Crowder; B. Law; T. Caslon; G. Robinson; and R. Baldwin, MDCCLXXIX. [1779]

Publication year

1779-1779

ESTC No.

T139429

Grub Street ID

187279

Description

[4],548,[128]p. ; 8⁰

Note

With an index. A variant has an additional index of 222 pages.