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Henry Ernest Dudeney
Henry Ernest Dudeney (1857–1930) was an English author and mathematician known for his contributions to recreational mathematics and puzzles. He specialized in logic puzzles and mathematical problems, often publishing his works in magazines such as "The Strand Magazine." His most famous books include "The Canterbury Puzzles" and "Amusements in Mathematics," which continue to be popular among puzzle enthusiasts. Dudeney's ability to present complex mathematical ideas in an engaging and accessible manner made him one of the foremost puzzle creators of his time.
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In issuing this volume of my Mathematical Puzzles, of which some have appeared in periodicals and others are given here for the first time, I must acknowledge the encouragement that I have received from many unknown correspondents, at home and abroad, who have expressed a desire to have the problems in a collected form, with some of the solutions given at greater length than is possible in magazines...
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INTRODUCTION Readers of The Mill on the Floss will remember that whenever Mr. Tulliver found himself confronted by any little difficulty he was accustomed to make the trite remark, "It's a puzzling world." There can be no denying the fact that we are surrounded on every hand by posers, some of which the intellect of man has mastered, and many of which may be said to be impossible of...
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