The Curious History of the Riddle: Solve over 250 Riddles, from the Riddle of the Sphinx to Harry Potter

For fans of riddles, this book is bound to provide hours of brain-teasing entertainment. Part history book and part puzzle book, The Curious History of the Riddle is filled from front to back with trivia about the evolution of the riddle as well as popular riddles from over the centuries and in popular literature. Answer Gollum's riddles in his cave, help Harry Potter find his way to the center of the maze, and even discover the riddles Ben Franklin shared in Poor Richard's Almanack. Going further back in time, learn about the riddles that were popular in the Renaissance, Medieval times, and well before. With more than 250 different puzzles, this book is sure to keep you scratching your head for a long time.

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