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The Canterbury Puzzles, And Other Curious Problems

The Canterbury Puzzles, And Other Curious Problems

Ernest Dudeney, Henry

Paperback

Biographies GeneralGeneral MathematicsGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354595332
ISBN13: 9789354595332
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 8 2021
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A spark of curiosity, a classic wit, and a generous round of conundrums that linger in the mind long after the answer. The Canterbury Puzzles, And Other Curious Problems invites you into the playful logic and elegant misdirection of a master puzzle-maker. This collection showcases Dudeney at his most radiant: a delightful mix of mathematical puzzles, wordplay and trick problems, and clever brain teasers that reward patient study and bold insight alike. It reads as both a puzzle collection and a guide to problem solving techniques, offering something for puzzle enthusiasts, scholars of British puzzle literature, and curious newcomers seeking satisfying mental challenges. Its themes traverse logic, symmetry, language, and the quiet joy of a well-placed delimiter between question and solution. The book carries literary and historical significance as a cornerstone of Victorian England's puzzle tradition, reminding us how wit and method can illuminate ordinary hours and social tables. It stands as a bridge between collectors and casual readers, inviting both to relish a piece of British cultural heritage and to explore the art of reasoning with charm. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume has been restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, ready to inspire fresh problem solving for years to come.

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