TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dudeney,Henry Ernest
TI  - The Canterbury Puzzles, and Other Curious Problems
AV  - GV 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Puzzles
KW  - Riddles
N1  - 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; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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 He harmonizes his work with historical references to puzzles, emphasizing their universal appeal throughout history.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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27635
ER  -