The Riddles of the Sphinx
...and the Puzzles, Word Games, Brainteasers, Conundrums, Maps, Mysteries, Codes and Ciphers That Have Baffled, Entertained and Confused the World Over the Last 100 Years
Penguin
Paperback : 29 Nov 2007
£9.99
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Synopsis
This new collection of classic puzzles will examine the most fascinating stories behind the world's most popular varieties of brainteasers. Why are they so popular, who are the people that have developed them, and where have they come from? Skipping from Lewis Carroll's word ladders to how the Times crossword won World War Two, The Riddles of the Sphinx is the perfect book for anyone who likes a brain teaser.Product details
Format : Paperback
ISBN: 9780141030371
Size : 129 x 198mm
Pages : 608
Published : 29 Nov 2007
Publisher : Penguin
The Riddles of the Sphinx
...and the Puzzles, Word Games, Brainteasers, Conundrums, Maps, Mysteries, Codes and Ciphers That Have Baffled, Entertained and Confused the World Over the Last 100 Years
£9.99
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