Publisher's Synopsis
Hips and Haws: Or Double Acrostics, By Various Authors is a book of puzzles and word games published in 1871 by A.P.A. The book contains a collection of double acrostics, a type of puzzle in which the first and last letters of each line spell out a word or phrase. The book features contributions from various authors, each presenting their own unique puzzles and challenges for readers to solve. The title ""Hips and Haws"" refers to the fruits of the dog-rose plant, which are often used in herbal remedies and teas. This book is a fascinating example of Victorian-era entertainment and intellectual pursuits, offering readers a chance to exercise their minds and test their vocabulary skills in a fun and engaging way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
