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This is the extended and annotated edition including * an extensive biographical annotation about the author and his life * all the original illustrations A Tangled Tale is a collection of ten brief humorous stories by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), published serially between April 1880 and March 1885 in The Monthly Packet magazine. Arthur B. Frost added illustrations when the series was printed in book form. The stories, or Knots as Carroll calls them, present mathematical problems. In a later issue, Carroll gives the solution to a Knot and discusses readers' answers. The mathematical interpretations of the Knots are not always straightforward. The ribbing of readers answering wrongly — giving their names — was not always well received. (from wikipedia)

A Tangled Tale by Lewis Carroll: In this collection of mathematical puzzles and riddles, Carroll turns his whimsical imagination to the realms of algebra, geometry, and logic. The challenges he presents are both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering readers of all ages a chance to stretch their mental muscles. Key Aspects of the Book "A Tangled Tale": Mathematical Puzzles: Carroll's book is full of fun and challenging puzzles, designed to stimulate the mind and encourage creativity. Whimsical Imagination: The puzzles are presented in Carroll's signature style, with clever wordplay, imaginative scenarios, and unexpected twists. Learning and Improvement: The book encourages readers to think deeply and creatively, building their problem-solving skills and expanding their intellectual horizons. Lewis Carroll was an English author and mathematician known for his classic children's books, including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Born in 1832, he was also a noted logician and mathematician, with a keen interest in puzzles and wordplay. His books continue to inspire and delight readers of all ages.

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"A Tangled Tale" is a collection of mathematical puzzles and stories written by Lewis Carroll, the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. It was first published in 1885. Unlike Carroll's more famous works, such as "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass," "A Tangled Tale" is primarily focused on mathematics and puzzles rather than narrative storytelling. The book consists of ten short chapters, each containing a mathematical problem or puzzle, often presented in the form of a dialogue between characters. The puzzles cover various branches of mathematics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and logic. Some of the problems are humorous and whimsical, while others are more challenging and thought-provoking. One of the unique features of "A Tangled Tale" is that Carroll provides not only the problems themselves but also detailed solutions and explanations at the end of each chapter. Additionally, Carroll incorporates playful and witty dialogues between characters to introduce and discuss the mathematical concepts and puzzles. The book is intended to entertain and educate readers about mathematics, and it reflects Carroll's passion for the subject. While it may not be as well-known as his Alice stories, "A Tangled Tale" remains a valuable and engaging resource for those interested in recreational mathematics and logic puzzles. It demonstrates Carroll's ability to combine his literary talents with his fascination for mathematical challenges.

In the late 19th century, Lewis Carroll—better known these days as the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland—was also an established mathematician who had published many books and papers in the fields of algebra and logic. His mathematical interest extended to the setting of puzzles for popular consumption. The stories collected here cover varied subjects including the cataloguing of paintings, the number of times trains will pass each other on a circular track, the most efficient way to rent individual rooms on a square, and many more. They were published originally in The Monthly Packet magazine and then collected with some additional commentary into a book originally published in 1885. Included along with the stories is a full appendix with Carroll’s answers, and his often acerbic commentary on the answers submitted to him at the time. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.