AMUSEMENTS IN MATHEMATICS: Modern Edition, Volume 1: Arithmetical & Algebraical Problems

Henry Ernest Dudeney

Oct 2025 · Brilliant Works Publishing

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First published in 1917, Henry Ernest Dudeney’s Amusements in Mathematics became one of the most celebrated puzzle collections ever written. This modern edition brings new life to the classic, with language lightly updated for clarity while preserving the wit, charm, and intellectual playfulness of the original.

Volume 1: Arithmetical & Algebraical Problems gathers more than one hundred of Dudeney’s cleverest challenges, from curious number tricks to ingenious equations, each designed to delight, perplex, and sharpen the mind. Problems are presented with their original flavor in a clean, modern format, with solutions collected in the second half of the book for ease of use.

This premium edition is crafted for readers who value both tradition and elegance. Whether enjoyed as a personal challenge, used in the classroom, or given as a gift, it offers hours of entertainment and a lasting introduction to the timeless art of mathematical puzzle-making.

About the author

Henry Ernest Dudeney (1857–1930) was a British mathematician and one of the most influential puzzle inventors of the early twentieth century. Through magazine columns and books such as Amusements in Mathematics, he popularized recreational mathematics and created classic logic and number puzzles still enjoyed today.

Brilliant Works Publishing curates and modernizes timeless classics, presenting carefully edited editions designed for today’s readers. Each work is enhanced with thoughtful formatting to make the wisdom of the past accessible, relevant, and engaging for a modern audience.

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