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Conundrums, Riddles and Puzzles Containing one thousand of the latest and best conundrums, gathered from every conceivable source, and comprising many that are entirely new and original

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Conundrums, Riddles and Puzzles Containing one thousand of the latest and best conundrums, gathered from every conceivable source, and comprising many that are entirely new and original

by Dean Rivers

EN·~2 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total

Conundrums Riddles and Puzzles

0:17

PREFACE

1:39

CONTENTS

0:08

General Conundrums

1:38:06

Biblical Conundrums

5:08

Poetical Conundrums

4:20

French Conundrums

1:17

Arithmetical Puzzles

26:52

Transcriber’s Note

1:32

Description

A lively anthology of brain‑teasers, this volume gathers a thousand witty conundrums that span the breadth of English wordplay. From clever puns that echo the ancient Greeks’ love of riddles to fresh, original puzzles, each entry invites a quick smile and a moment of mental stretch. The tone is light‑hearted, making the collection a pleasant companion for quiet evenings or lively gatherings.

The book is organized into four themed sections—general, biblical, poetical, and French‑inspired riddles—plus a special segment of arithmetical puzzles crafted by a noted mathematician. Whether you enjoy teasing friends with a clever quip or testing your numerical imagination, the selections offer a balanced mix of verbal and numeric challenges. Ideal for anyone who delights in a nimble wit, the collection promises gentle, enjoyable exercise for the mind.

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Conundrums, Riddles and Puzzles Containing one thousand of the latest and best conundrums, gathered from every conceivable source, and comprising many that are entirely new and original Containing one thousand of the latest and best conundrums, gathered from every conceivable source, and comprising many that are entirely new and original

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (133K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by MWS, Carolyn Jablonski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

Jul 18, 2016

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Dean Rivers

Best known for lively collections of conundrums, riddles, and puzzles, this early-20th-century compiler brought together brain teasers meant to amuse, challenge, and keep readers guessing. The surviving record is thin, but the books themselves have lasted.

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