"First American edition 1993" stated. Number line beginning with 1. Near fine hardback in very good plus if not near fine UNPRICED, UNCLIPPED dust jacket. Moderate, if not minor spotting to top edge of block. Dust jacket has a 1 inch closed tear to top edge of front panel at spine fold; a 3/8 inch closed tear and associated 1/2 inch hairline crease to bottom edge of front panel; a 3/8 inch by 3/8 inch chip and associated 3/4 inch closed tear to top edge of rear panel at spine fold and minor additional wear to head and heel of spine, corners, edges and extremities. Only minor, if not trivial additional signs of age/wear/previous use to book and dust jacket.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures

Publisher

New York: W. W. Norton & Co Inc

Publication Date

1993

Language

English

ISBN 10

0393034305

ISBN 13

9780393034301

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

Baquero, Patricia Reid

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Synopsis

Features thirty-four mathematical puzzles presented in the form of stories

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Puzzle books can be tedious (unless you like that sort of thing), but not this one. First published in Brazil in 1949 by the mathematician Julio de Melo e Sousa (Tahan is the imaginary Arab author he claimed to have translated), it is a series of delightful "Arabian nights"-style tales, with each story built around a classic mathematical puzzle. The puzzles fit into the stories so naturally that they are a necessary part of the fantasy. The hero is a Persian mathematician and mystic named Beremiz who uses his powers of calculation like a magic wand to amaze and entertain people, settle disputes, find justice and, finally, win the heart of a beautiful princess. Reading the stories is as much fun as trying to solve the puzzles. For adults and children.
- Amy Brunvand, Fort Lewis Coll. Lib., Durango, Col.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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