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Clifton Fadiman's classic collection of mathematical stories, essays and anecdotes first published in 1958, is now back in print. Ranging from the poignant to the comical to the surreal, these selections include writing by Aldous Huxley, Martin Gardner, H.G. Wells, George Gamow, G.H. Hardy,... read more
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- Mrs. Bailey
- Scouler
- Dixon
- Robin
- Mac Tate
- John Jones
- Klein
- Mr. Whyte
- Mr. Bainbridge
- Slapenarski
- Simon
- Jurgen
- Signora Bondi
- Norden
- Duneen
- Sheila
- Humbolt
- Dolores
- Burkel
- Mallard
- Lucius
- Patrick
- Dorkin
- Dr. Simpson
- Finchell
- Watkins
- Venturi
- Gallagher
- A. Botts
- Meno
- Aguz
- Beth
- Peter
- Alma
- Mrs. Wallhausen
- Carlo
- Aydah
- Surd
- Mama
- Beemer
- Rivarol
- Einstein
- Adkins
Setting & Locations edit
- Dr. Tupelo
- Heagey
- London
- New York
- Monrovia
- Boylston
- Chicago
- California
- Mars
- Cambridge
- Syracuse
- Rome
- Florence
- Field
- British Museum
First Sentence edit
IT WAS THE VIEW which finally made us take the place.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Clifton Fadiman (Author)
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- Dewey: 808.80356
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