02204cam a22003253u 4500 27635 UtSlPG 20260610133630.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Dudeney, Henry Ernest, 1857-1930 The Canterbury Puzzles, and Other Curious Problems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canterbury_Puzzles Release date is 2008-12-27 E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, Christine D., and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Canterbury Puzzles and Other Curious Problems" by Henry Ernest Dudeney is a collection of mathematical puzzles and riddles written in the early 20th century. The work reflects Dudeney's expertise in puzzle creation and draws inspiration from Geoffrey Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales," intertwining the themes of travel and inquiry with the allure of problem-solving. It features a variety of engaging puzzles, each designed to challenge the reader's wit and logic. The opening of this intriguing collection presents a preface where Dudeney discusses the art of puzzling, the enjoyment it brings, and the mental exercise it provides. He harmonizes his work with historical references to puzzles, emphasizing their universal appeal throughout history. With examples of various puzzles that are both entertaining and thought-provoking, readers are quickly immersed in a world where wit meets ingenuity. Dudeney encourages participation by inviting readers to solve these cleverly crafted challenges, rich with a narrative that evokes the charm of medieval storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Puzzles Riddles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27635 68544 68544