The Ins and Outs of Peg Solitaire
The Ins and Outs of Peg Solitaire
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Summary
A guide to the puzzle game Solitaire examining the history of the game and showing how to play it. It demonstrates that Solitaire not only provides a series of problems for puzzle enthusiasts but also has an underlying theory interesting for mathematicians. Over 200 problems are included.
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The Ins and Outs of Peg Solitaire by John D Beasley
For mathematical game enthusiasts, the 33-hole Peg Solitaire board presents many intriguing and difficult problems, far more fascinating than the simple problems set out in manufacturers' instructions, and behind these problems lies interesting mathematical theory. Beasley, an internationally known expert on Peg Solitaire, surveys the history of the game, shows how to play it simply and well, explains the theory behind it, and offers over 200 problems and their solutions in over 550 diagrams. Mathematical game fans aged twelve and over will find hours of enjoyment in this book.
John Beasley is a prolific local historian and writer. He has lived in Peckham since 1972 and whilst studying for a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work at the Polytechnic of North London (1972-1974) he wrote a major essay entitled Peckham in the Nineteenth Century. John has been a member of the Peckham Methodist Church since 1969. He is a Methodist Local Preacher and a Sunday School Leader.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192861450 |
| ISBN 10 | 019286145X |
| Title | The Ins and Outs of Peg Solitaire |
| Author | John D Beasley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1992-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 287 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |