Broken Words

Broken Words: A Fifth Century of Charades is a fascinating collection of riddles and word puzzles from the 19th century. The book includes over 1000 charades, acrostics, and other word games, each of which challenges the reader's linguistic and cultural knowledge. Many of the puzzles have a literary or historical theme, making this book a great resource for both puzzle enthusiasts and scholars of Victorian popular culture.

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