Mathematical Puzzles of Sam Loyd

Martin Gardner

Mathematical Puzzles of Sam Loyd

A collection of mathematical puzzles from Sam Lloyd, selected and edited by Martin Gardner.

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Mathematical Puzzles of Sam Loyd

Bizarre imagination, originality, trickiness, and whimsy characterize puzzles of Sam Loyd, America's greatest puzzler. Present selection from fabulously rare Cyclopedia includes the famous 14–15 puzzles, the Horse of a Different Color, and 115 others in various areas of elementary math. 150 period line drawings.

Author

Martin Gardner

Publisher

Dover Publications

Format

Paperback

Pages

192

Size

8.5 x 5.5 Inches

ISBN

9780486204987

About the author

Martin Gardner

Martin Gardner was a renowned author who published over 70 books on subjects from science and math to poetry and religion. He also had a lifelong passion for magic tricks and puzzles. Well known for his mathematical games column inScientific Americanand his "Trick of the Month" inPhysics Teachermagazine, Gardner attracted a loyal following with his intelligence, wit, and imagination.

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