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The Canterbury Puzzles, and Other Curious Problems

by Henry Ernest Dudeney (1857–1930)

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  • 4 hours to read
  • 20 chapters
  • Reading level: 7th grade

"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 He harmonizes his work with historical references to puzzles, emphasizing their universal appeal throughout history.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.

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The Canterbury Puzzles

PRESS OPINIONS ON "THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES."

"It is a book of remarkable ingenuity and interest."—Educational Times.

"The most ingenious brain in England ... a fascinating new book."—Evening News.

"A capital book of posers."—Daily News.

"The Puzzles ... reach the limit of ingenuity and intricacy; and it is well for the sanity of his readers that the author gives a list of solutions at the end of the book."—Observer.

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Contents

  1. The Canterbury Puzzles
  2. Henry Ernest Dudeney
  3. Preface
  4. Introduction
  5. The Canterbury Puzzles
  6. Puzzling Times at Solvamhall Castle
  7. Their Quaint Puzzles and Enigmas
  8. Plan of Dormitory
  9. The Strange Escape of the King's Jester
  10. The Squire's Christmas Puzzle Party
  11. The Professor's Puzzles
  12. Miscellaneous Puzzles
  13. The Canterbury Puzzles
  14. Puzzling Times at Solvamhall Castle
  15. The Merry Monks of Riddlewell
  16. The Strange Escape of the King's Jester
  17. The Squire's Christmas Puzzle Party
  18. The Adventures of the Puzzle Club
  19. The Professor's Puzzles
  20. Index

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This free edition of The Canterbury Puzzles, and Other Curious Problems by Henry Ernest Dudeney comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #27635, released 2008-12-27. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Mathematics.

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