Mathematical Recreations And Essays

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The book offers a captivating exploration of mathematical recreations and historical mathematical problems, featuring a diverse range of topics such as arithmetical and geometrical puzzles, chess, magic squares, and unicursal problems. It delves into significant mathematical concepts like the parallel postulate and the algebraic quintic's insolubility, alongside intriguing subjects like astrology and cryptography. Enhanced with illustrations, this work reflects the rich history of mathematics and is part of a series aimed at making classic texts accessible to modern readers.