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Pictured Puzzles and Word Play / A Companion to the Twentieth Century Standard Puzzle Book

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About This Book

A lively compendium of illustrated puzzles and verbal amusements, organized into pictured puzzles, word-play (including anagrams, charades, enigmas, and riddles), and a miscellany of odds and ends, each followed by complete solutions. It pairs visual problems—magic squares, tessellated and domino designs, and geometric dissections—with linguistic challenges that test anagramming, cryptic clues, and witty charades, and includes numerical recreations linking chess and arithmetic. Diagrams and step-by-step answers support independent solving and practical learning.

About the Author

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A. Cyril Pearson

A. Cyril Pearson is an author known for his contributions to puzzle literature, particularly through his work "Pictured Puzzles and Word Play / A Companion to the Twentieth Century Standard Puzzle Book." This book showcases a variety of engaging puzzles and word games, reflecting the playful spirit of early 20th-century entertainment. Pearson's work is notable for its creativity and ability to challenge readers' problem-solving skills, making it a valuable resource for puzzle enthusiasts.

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