The puzzle king : Amusing arithmetic, book-keeping blunders, commercial…
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Scott, John
English
"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 co...
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.)
Nancy Wilson
1 week agoI didn't expect much, but the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Absolutely essential reading.
Mary Wilson
1 month agoFrom the very first page, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Anthony Jones
2 months agoI rarely write reviews but the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Mason Rivera
1 month agoI stumbled upon this by accident and it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. One of the best books I've read this year.
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Kevin Nguyen
3 months agoHaving read this twice, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I couldn't put it down until the very end.