9780259479093 - Choice Collection of Riddles, Charades, and Conundrums (Classic Reprint) de Puzzlewell, Peter (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a captivating collection of riddles, charades, and conundrums, designed to challenge and entertain. The author's clever wordplay and intricate puzzles, penned in the 19th century, offer a delightful glimpse into a time when such mental exercises were a popular form of amusement. The book is divided into sections, each featuring a series of riddles that range in difficulty from the straightforward to the truly perplexing. From the nature-inspired riddles to those based on social commentary, the author explores themes of life, death, love, and human folly. The book invites readers to engage in a playful exploration of language and thought, offering a unique window into the intellectual pursuits of a bygone era. The collection provides a timeless testament to the enduring power of riddles and the ingenuity of the human mind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.