Lanman Charles. A Sanskrit reader. Text and Vocabulary and Notes

Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1963. — 418 p.Unsurpassed. Highly recommended for Class Room instruction or for Independent Students who have achieved at least an intermediate level. This book is intended to be used with Whitney's "Sanskrit Grammar" it is difficult.
Superb selections from: the Rig Veda, Epics, Buddhist Hitopadesha, Manu Literature, etc.
Devanagari, Glossary, Explanatary notes. Mr. Lanman does not hold your hand, at times the going is quite difficult; but, nonetheless rewarding.