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PRESS OPINIONS ON "THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES."
THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES
THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES - AND OTHER CURIOUS PROBLEMS
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES
.—The Reve's Puzzle.
.—The Pardoner's Puzzle.
.—The Miller's Puzzle.
This volume gathers a lively assortment of brain‑teasers crafted by one of the era’s most celebrated puzzle‑makers. The problems range from clever arithmetic riddles to elaborate spatial challenges, each presented with clear wording and a touch of whimsical narrative. Readers will find the set perfect for quiet afternoons or pleasant gatherings, where a well‑placed puzzler can spark friendly competition.
The book is organized with an extensive index, letting you hunt down specific families such as moving‑counter puzzles, magic squares, or combinatorial games without flipping endlessly. Detailed solutions follow each section, offering step‑by‑step reasoning that both confirms your answer and reveals neat tricks you might have missed. Whether you’re a seasoned logician or a curious newcomer, the collection promises hours of satisfying mental exercise.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (320K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-12-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1857–1930
Best known for turning mathematics into delightfully tricky entertainment, this English writer created puzzles that still surprise and challenge readers more than a century later. His work helped bring logic puzzles and mathematical games to a wide popular audience.
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