
audiobook
by Dean Rivers
Conundrums Riddles and Puzzles
PREFACE
CONTENTS
General Conundrums
Biblical Conundrums
Poetical Conundrums
French Conundrums
Arithmetical Puzzles
Transcriber’s Note
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.
Full title
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.
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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