Recreations

by Eric Temple Bell

Bell's book is a delightful introduction to the wonders of recreational mathematics, offering a wide range of puzzles, games, and brainteasers designed to stimulate the mind and challenge the imagination. The author's playful style and deep appreciation for the beauty and elegance of mathematics make this book a joy to read for mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike.

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158 pages, Paperback

Published July 18, 2023

About the author

Eric Temple Bell (February 7, 1883 – December 21, 1960) was a mathematician and science fiction author born in Scotland who lived in the U.S. for most of his life. He published his non-fiction under his given name and his fiction as John Taine.