Amusements in Mathematics by Henry Ernest Dudeney
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Dudeney, Henry Ernest, 1857-1930
English
"Amusements in Mathematics" by Henry Ernest Dudeney is a collection of mathematical puzzles and problems written in the early 20th century. This engaging work aims to entertain readers while stimulating their mathematical reasoning and logic skills through a variety of intriguing puzzles, ranging from arithmetic and algebra to geometry and logic. T...
Dudeney emphasizes the universal nature of puzzles, suggesting that everyone engages in problem-solving throughout their daily lives, often unconsciously applying logical thinking. He intends to keep the tone light and enjoyable, allowing readers of all levels to participate in the fun while presenting an array of puzzles, including those involving money, age, kinship, and more. Each puzzle invites the reader to think critically and creatively, often with the promise of discovering surprising insights along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Carol Davis
4 weeks agoI rarely write reviews but the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Melissa Torres
2 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
Nancy Lee
4 months agoI didn't expect much, but the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Oliver Thomas
3 months agoHonestly, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
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Barbara Robinson
1 month agoHonestly, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I'm sending the link to all my friends.