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About The Book: A Latin Dictionary for Schools by Charlton T. Lewis is an abridged and student-friendly version of the comprehensive Lewis and Short Latin Dictionary. Designed for classroom use, it provides clear, concise definitions of Latin words along with essential grammatical information, principal parts of verbs, and common phrases. Tailored for high school and early college learners, it includes vocabulary commonly found in classical texts such as those by Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil. The dictionary emphasizes usability and clarity, making Latin more accessible to students. Its structured format supports efficient translation, comprehension, and vocabulary building in both academic and self-study settings. About The Author: Charlton Thomas Lewis (1834–1904) was an American lawyer, writer, and lexicographer best known for his contributions to Latin-English scholarship. He co-authored A Latin Dictionary (1879) with Charles Short—commonly known as Harper's Latin Dictionary—a comprehensive reference still used in classical studies. He later produced more accessible versions, including the Latin Dictionary for Schools (1889) and An Elementary Latin Dictionary (1890), designed for students. Lewis also translated Bengel’s Gnomon of the New Testament (1861) and wrote A History of Germany (1870). His work combined scholarly precision with educational clarity, making Latin language and literature more accessible to both scholars and learners. The Title 'A Latin Dictionary for Schools written/authored/edited by Charlton T. Lewis', published in the year 1900. The ISBN 9789372257687 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1210 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Dictionary. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms.