The Universe in a Handkerchief: Lewis Carroll's Mathematical Recreations, Games, Puzzles, and Word Plays

This fascinating book takes the reader on a tour of Lewis Carrolls world of mathematical games and word plays. The Universe in a Handkerchief contains scores of Carrolls inventions, illustrating the genius and unique humor that ensured his permanent place in both classic literature and mathematics. "should be received with great enthusiasm by all those who share Gardners fascination with the author of Aliceenjoyable to read and an important addition to the large body of information about Lewis Caroll."AMERICAN SCIENTIST

Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: Copernicus Books
Published: 10/07/1998
Pages: 158
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.36w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9780387946733

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