The Santa Claus' Book of Games and Puzzles by Tingley, J. H.
"The Santa Claus' Book of Games and Puzzles" by J. H. Tingley is a collection of riddles, charades, enigmas, and other playful puzzles written in the mid-19th century. This entertaining work aims to engage children and families in thought-provoking games that blend instruction with amusement, centered around the whimsical figure of Santa Claus. The opening of the book introduces readers to its playful nature, filled with various puzzles categorized into sections suchas riddles, charades, and enigmas. The preface, attributed to Santa Claus himself, emphasizes the importance of fun coupled with learning, suggesting these games are designed to spark curiosity and joy among young readers. Through clever wordplay and engaging challenges, the book seeks to provide both entertainment and educational value, inviting families to partake in a charming and interactive experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Publisher | Tingley, J. H. |
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| LoC No. | ca17001537 |
| Title | The Santa Claus' Book of Games and Puzzles A Collection of Riddles, Charades, Enigmas, Rebuses, Anagrams, Labyrinths, Acrostics, etc. With a Hieroglyphic Preface |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by MFR, Harry Lam{~INVALID CHARACTER 97 4233B8ÿ nd the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Charades |
| Subject | Riddles |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54508 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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