The want of a good Series of Greek and Latin Classics, suited to the Use of
Schools, with the English mode of Punctuation, and under English
Editorship, has long been felt; and it is a rather of wonder that our
Schools should so long have been obliged to depend on Germany for accurate
Greek and Latin texts.
To meet this want, the "OXFORD POCKET CLASSICS" were commenced some years
back, and each year has added some three or four authors to the collection.
The Series now consists of about Thirty Volumes.
The advantages of this Series of Classics are, that they are printed from
the best texts extant; and not only this, but each volume has, during its
progress through the press, been superintended by some competent member of
the University. There have also been supplied, where necessary, SUMMARIES,
CHRONOLOGICAL TABLES, BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES, INDICES, and the like--aids
which are often wanting in other editions. Lastly, they are printed in a
good plain type, and on a firm, fine paper, capable of receiving writing
inks, for notes, and at the same time they are supplied at moderate prices.
It is hoped that the advantages which the "OXFORD POCKET CLASSICS" possess
over other Series will not fail to increase the circulation which they have
already attained in both our public and private Schools, as also in our
Universities.