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His principal literary work was Li Livres dou Tresor, written in French, an interesting compend of the omne scibile.

From Divine Comedy, Norton's Translation, Hell by Norton, Charles Eliot

An epitome, compend, or compendium is a condensed view of a subject, whether derived from a previous publication or not.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

For the annals of England, the Short History of England by J. R. Green is a most excellent compend.

From A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries by Spofford, Ainsworth Rand

An admirable compend, and the best condensation we have seen.”

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman

Separately, and together, we brand thee, in thy every lung-cell, a liar;—liar, because that is the scornfullest and loathsomest title for a man; which in itself is the compend of all infamous things.

From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Melville, Herman