King Alfred's Orosius, Part 1: Old English Text and Latin Original is a book written by Henry Sweet and published in 1883. This book contains the translations and original texts of King Alfred's Orosius, which is a historical work that covers the history of the world from the creation to the time of the author, Paulus Orosius. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing the Old English translation of the text, while the second part contains the Latin original. The book is an important resource for scholars of medieval literature and history, as it provides insight into the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Anglo-Saxon period. The book is written in English and is accessible to readers with a basic knowledge of the language. Overall, King Alfred's Orosius, Part 1: Old English Text and Latin Original is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of the Anglo-Saxon period.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.