The Cross Word Puzzle Book: Second Series

By Prosper Buranelli and Margaret Petherbridge Farrar

A delightful challenge for curious minds rediscover a vanished classic of wordplay. The Cross Word Puzzle Book: Second Series by Prosper Buranelli returns in a lovingly restored edition from Alpha Editions. This vintage crossword collection gathers dozens of inventive crosswords, brain teasers, and word games that delighted early 20th-century readers and still sharpen the mind today. Each puzzle balances elegant simplicity with cunning difficulty, offering both casual solvers and crossword enthusiasts a steady stream of mental exercise. From clever definitions to thematic grids, the second series puzzles reward patience, creativity, and persistence. Historically significant and artistically crafted, Buranelli s work captures an era when puzzle books were both entertainment and a study in language. Once out of print for decades, this edition has been carefully restored for today s readers and future generations preserving original charm while ensuring clarity and usability for modern solvers. More than a reprint, Alpha Editions presents this as a collector s item and cultural treasure: a faithful reproduction with editorial care that honors its place in puzzle-book history. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, educators, and collectors, this classic puzzle book bridges nostalgic appeal and lasting utility. Whether you re hunting for challenging puzzles to sharpen the mind or adding a rare find to your shelf, The Cross Word Puzzle Book: Second Series is an essential addition to any puzzle book series library.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 936987111X
• ISBN13: 9789369871117
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"