The Penguin Book Of Word Games
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A delightful compendium for language lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike, The Penguin Book of Word Games presents an extensive collection of word-based pastimes drawn from centuries of linguistic play and invention. David Parlett chronicles a rich variety of games — from classic pen-and-paper diversions to parlour challenges and solo puzzles — detailing the rules, history, and strategies behind each with clarity and wit. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, the text illustrates how word games sharpen vocabulary, stimulate lateral thinking, and bring people together through the shared joy of language. Parlett's encyclopaedic knowledge of recreational linguistics shines throughout, making this an indispensable reference for anyone who has ever revelled in a well-crafted anagram, a cunning crossword clue, or a fiercely contested game of Scrabble.
Author: David Parlett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Allen Lane
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A delightful compendium for language lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike, The Penguin Book of Word Games presents an extensive collection of word-based pastimes drawn from centuries of linguistic play and invention. David Parlett chronicles a rich variety of games — from classic pen-and-paper diversions to parlour challenges and solo puzzles — detailing the rules, history, and strategies behind each with clarity and wit. Written in an accessible yet authoritative tone, the text illustrates how word games sharpen vocabulary, stimulate lateral thinking, and bring people together through the shared joy of language. Parlett's encyclopaedic knowledge of recreational linguistics shines throughout, making this an indispensable reference for anyone who has ever revelled in a well-crafted anagram, a cunning crossword clue, or a fiercely contested game of Scrabble.