Book of Riddles and Five Hundred Home Amusements: Containing a Choice and Curious Collection of Riddles, Charades, Enigmas, Rebuses, Anagrams, Transpositions, Conundrums, Amusing Puzzles, Queer Sleigh - Hardcover

Wiljalba Frikell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266396941 ISBN 13: 9780266396949

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a rich fireside companion of riddles, charades, and mind‑teasers that everyone can enjoy.

This volume is a curious collection of riddles, charades, enigmas, rebuses, anagrams, transpositions, conundrums, and other amusing puzzles for family and social pastime. It also includes recreations in arithmetic, fireside games, and simple natural magic experiments, illustrated for extra appeal. Ideal for entertaining guests or passing a quiet hour with friends.

The edition promises a practical, friendly approach to wordplay and problem solving, with a touch of science and magic to spark curiosity. It blends classic riddles with playful activities that are easy to try at home.

• Riddles, charades, rebuses, anagrams, and other wordplay to solve and enjoy.
• Recreations in arithmetic, games, and simple science experiments for hands‑on fun.
• Illustrations and approachable explanations that make learning playful.
• A nostalgic fireside companion for gatherings, reading aloud, or quiet moments.

Ideal for readers who appreciate old‑fashioned brain teasers, family games, and light science tricks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266396941
• ISBN 13: 9780266396949
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 138