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The Tangram Book: The Story of the Chinese Puzzle With over 2000 Puzzles to Solve,Used
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This first truly comprehensive and beautiful volume on one of the world's most popular and intriguing puzzles comes in two parts. It's an authoritative, lavishly photographed history of Tangrams that reveals the mystery and beauty of this ancient art, and also a masterful introduction to Tangram puzzlesolving, with more than 2,000 alltime puzzles which you can try to solve. This accurate history of this classic Chinese art form comes from a Tangram museum owner and his research team. They discovered many treasures, such as the Tangram sets used by Chinese mathematicians 2,200 years ago to test Pythagorean theorems. You'll see the Tangrams Napoleon played with during his exile. Photos show how to arrange Tangramshaped antique dinner tables for a variety of themes such as mountain ranges, flower arrangements, and celebration costumes. Among the puzzles for you to solve: 'paradoxical pairs' that appear to be identical, but differ in a hardtodetect detail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Tangram Book'? A: The Tangram Book covers the history of Tangrams, an ancient Chinese puzzle, while also providing a comprehensive introduction to solving over 2,000 Tangram puzzles.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Tangram Book'? A: The book is authored by Jerry Slocum, who is recognized for his expertise in Tangram puzzles.
- Q: What materials are used in the production of this book? A: The book is a hardcover edition, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'The Tangram Book' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been well-maintained with minimal wear.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Tangram Book' have? A: The book contains a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What types of puzzles are included in the book? A: The book features a variety of puzzles, including 'paradoxical pairs' that challenge the solver to find subtle differences.
- Q: Is there any historical information included in the book? A: Yes, the book provides an authoritative history of Tangrams, including fascinating facts and images from historical Tangram sets.
- Q: What is the significance of Tangrams in history? A: Tangrams have been used for centuries, including by Chinese mathematicians to explore geometric concepts and by notable figures like Napoleon during his exile.
- Q: Does the book provide guidance on puzzle-solving techniques? A: Yes, it includes a masterful introduction to Tangram puzzle-solving techniques, helping readers improve their skills.