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Oxford Guide to Word Games, The

By: Oxford University Press

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Oxford Guide to Word Games, The

Last Stocked on 11/20/2016

Product Info

Title
Oxford Guide to Word Games, The
Category
Author
Tony Augarde
Publish Year
1984
Pages
240
Dimensions
5.75x8.75x.8"
NKG Part #
2147474554
Type
Hardcover

Description

Today crossword puzzle fans and other word-game addicts number in the millions, and they will welcome this charming reference book, which encompasses not just crosswords but acrostics, anagrams, Scrabble, tongue-twisters, and countless other games of verbal ingenuity. — The book recounts the origins of various word games, outlines their history, describes how to play them, and discusses the many names and rules they have acquired over the years. In addition, the book is full of delightful anecdotes about famous authors and other notables who have enjoyed word games.