Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions

By (author): "Martin Gardner"
Genres:Nonfiction books  Science books  Mathematics books  Puzzles books  
Publish Date: 1959
Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions
ISBN0671636529
ISBN139780671636524
AsinMathematical Puzzles and Diversions
Original titleHexaflexagons and Other Mathematical Diversions: The First Scientific American Book of Puzzles and Games
Bizarre imagination, originality, trickiness, 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.