02184cam a22003253u 4500 52052 UtSlPG 20260610134211.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV QA Scott, John The puzzle king Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-05-12 Produced by MWS, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Puzzle King" by John Scott is a collection of amusing mathematical puzzles and problems written in the late 19th century. This engaging compilation features various entertaining math challenges, intriguing anecdotes, and whimsical stories aimed at both educating and amusing the reader. The author’s intention is to present these mathematical concepts in a light-hearted manner, making them accessible and enjoyable to a broad audience. The opening of "The Puzzle King" introduces the reader to the author's perspective on puzzles, emphasizing the importance of patience in solving them. Scott provides a whimsical preface where he references the legendary Gordius and his knot, hinting at the complexities that lie ahead. The excerpt features a series of intriguing mathematical concepts and entertaining anecdotes, such as a humorous take on the difficulties of misreading bills and amusing examples of puzzles that play with words and logic. This sets the tone for a book that promises not only to challenge the minds of readers but also to elicit a few laughs along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Amusements Mathematical recreations Puzzles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52052 92886 92886