Riddles, Charades, And Conundrums, The Greater Part Of Which Have Never Been Published: With A Preface On The Antiquity Of Riddles (1822) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437063523)

""Riddles, Charades, And Conundrums, The Greater Part Of Which Have Never Been Published: With A Preface On The Antiquity Of Riddles"" is a book written by John Winter Jones and published in 1822. The book is a collection of riddles, charades, and conundrums that were previously unpublished, making it a unique and intriguing read for lovers of puzzles and brain teasers.In addition to the collection of riddles, the book also includes a preface on the antiquity of riddles. This preface explores the history and cultural significance of riddles, tracing their origins back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. The preface provides context for the riddles included in the book and sheds light on the importance of these puzzles throughout history.Overall, ""Riddles, Charades, And Conundrums, The Greater Part Of Which Have Never Been Published: With A Preface On The Antiquity Of Riddles"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of puzzles and brain teasers. With its unique collection of unpublished riddles and insightful preface, this book is sure to provide hours of entertainment and intellectual stimulation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Winter Jones
ISBN-10: 1437063527
ISBN-13: 9781437063523
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d