Conundrums, Riddles and Puzzles by Dean Rivers
"Conundrums, Riddles and Puzzles" by Dean Rivers is a collection of witty and clever wordplay and riddles compiled in the early 20th century. This engaging compilation features a myriad of conundrums and puzzles designed to amuse and challenge the intellect of readers, thus promoting fun and mental exercise. The content attracts those who enjoy linguistic humor and is especially suitable for social gatherings and fireside entertainment. The opening of the book introducesreaders to the author's intentions and the nature of the conundrums included. It highlights the historical appreciation for riddles, particularly in Western culture, and sets the stage for a diverse range of themes such as general trivia, biblical references, and poetic quips. With various playful riddles presented right at the outset, it quickly draws readers into a world filled with puns and wordplay, promising an entertaining journey through a thousand intriguing puzzles. The author's aim to deliver light-hearted, thoughtful amusement is evident, making it appealing to puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rivers, Dean |
|---|---|
| Title | Conundrums, Riddles and Puzzles Containing one thousand of the latest and best conundrums, gathered from every conceivable source, and comprising many that are entirely new and original |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | General conundrums -- Biblical conundrums -- Poetical conundrums -- French conundrums -- Arithmetical puzzles. |
| Credits | Produced by MWS, Carolyn Jablonski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Puzzles |
| Subject | Riddles |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52598 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 620 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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