The Canterbury Puzzles, and Other Curious Problems

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The Canterbury Puzzles, and Other Curious Problems

by Henry Ernest Dudeney

EN·~5 hours·246 chapters

Chapters

246 total
1

E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, Christine D.,

0:08
2

PRESS OPINIONS ON "THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES."

2:35
3

THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES

0:06
4

THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES - AND OTHER CURIOUS PROBLEMS

0:16
5

PREFACE

1:36
6

INTRODUCTION

25:06
7

THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES

1:20
8

.—The Reve's Puzzle.

1:36
9

.—The Pardoner's Puzzle.

1:01
10

.—The Miller's Puzzle.

1:05

Description

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.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (320K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-12-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Henry Ernest Dudeney

Henry Ernest Dudeney

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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