Hoffmann, Professor, 1839-1919 · London : Frederick Warne · leaf 308
ual squares, as in Fig. 414, required, to remove threematches so as to leave three such squares only. No. XIV.With five matches, to form two equilateral triangles. No. XV.With six matches, to form four triangles of equal size. Pttzzles with Lticifer Matches. 291 No. XVI. Four matches are here used.… … Fig. 415. of about 60°. With these two and a third match, placed soas to lean against the point of juncture, form a tripod on thetable, as shown in Fig. 415. The puzzle is to lift these three simultaneously with theend of the fourth match. One hand only must be used. No. XVII. Ten matches are here…
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