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The crossword obsession : the history and lore of the world's most popular pastime
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The crossword obsession : the history and lore of the world's most popular pastime

by Coral Amende, Frances Hansen

A history of the crossword puzzle tracing its evolution from early word games to the modern era. It examines construction and solving techniques, provides information on tournaments, and includes a selection of puzzles.

Accession 21206 ISBN 042518157X Publisher Berkley Books
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