Publisher's Synopsis
""Figurative Uses of Animal Names in Latin and their Application to Military Devices: A Study in Semantics"" is a book written by Eugene Stock McCartney and published in 1912. The book explores the use of animal names in Latin language and how they were used to describe various military devices. The study focuses on the figurative use of animal names and how they were used to convey specific meanings in the military context. The author examines various examples of animal names used in Latin literature and their meanings, as well as their application to military devices such as shields, helmets, and weapons. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Latin language and its use in military contexts, as well as for students of semantics and linguistics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
