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Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions

Martin Gardner, Simon & Schuster, 1959

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Gardner's first collection of his Scientific American columns, including accessible treatments of the Chinese Rings, Gray codes, and the broader world of mechanical puzzles. The entry point for generations of puzzle enthusiasts.

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The Academy · May 27, 2026

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