compend

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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

With more immediate reference to the exposition herewith submitted, it is enough to intimate that it is neither a compend of criticism, nor merely a series of sermons.

From The Parables of Our Lord by Arnot, William

Here you have a compend of the doctrine of the Scriptures.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

It is an interesting compend of events, of which even a condensed history might fill a dozen volumes.

From The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 by Various

As the notes and additions contain valuable information, especially upon the discovery of new matter for the illustration of the general subject, we shall endeavor to present an intelligible compend of their substance.

From The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 by Various