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Merry's Book of Puzzles

1860

J. N. Stearns

Merry's Book of Puzzles

Merry's Book of Puzzles

J. N. Stearns

1860

Children & Young Adult Reading, Humour

Merry's Book of Puzzles, first published in 1860 by J. N. Stearns, is a collection of riddles and brain teasers aimed at engaging young readers. The book features a variety of playful challenges designed to promote intellectual exercise through humor and wit. Editor Robert Merry introduces the work with a cheerful preface, emphasizing the goal of bringing joy and laughter to children's lives while balancing fun and educational content.

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A playful collection of riddles, conundrums, and other brain teasers likely written in the late 19th century. The work a...

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Merry’s Book of Puzzles is a classic collection of riddles and puzzles from the late 19th century.

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About the author

J. N. Stearns
J. N. Stearns
1829-1895

American author known for popularizing puzzles in recreational literature.

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