Large Print Cryptograms: Ancient Wisdom
About this volume
300 large print cryptogram puzzles drawn from the ancient world. Every puzzle hides a fable or aphorism from Aesop, Confucius, Lao Tzu and the Greek philosophers, so each solution carries two thousand years of insight.
The quotations are drawn from Aesop, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Sophocles, Epicurus, Epictetus, Aristotle and Plato.
Built for comfort, not eye strain
Each puzzle is set in extra-large 24pt cipher type, with a dotted write-in line beneath every row so you can solve directly on the page. No separate notepad, no squinting. Every puzzle reveals a starting key letter, so you are never staring at a blank page, and a complete answer key sits at the back.
What's included
- 300 cryptogram puzzles, one quotation each
- Quotations from 27 classic authors
- Extra-large 24pt cipher type
- Dotted write-in space under every line
- A starting key letter for every puzzle
- Complete answer key
- 228 pages, 8.5 × 11 in, print-ready PDF
This is volume 4 of 5 in the Large Print Cryptograms series.
Frequently asked questions
How does the cryptogram book work?
Every puzzle is a quotation encrypted with a simple letter-substitution cipher. A starting key letter is revealed for each puzzle, and a full answer key sits at the back.
Is the type really large print?
Yes. The cipher text is set in 24pt type — larger than a standard large-print puzzle book — with a dotted write-in line under every row so you can solve on the page.
Do I get a printed book or a PDF?
This listing is an instant PDF download. Print it at home as many times as you like, or read it on a tablet.
How many puzzles are in this volume?
300 puzzles across 228 pages, drawn from 27 different authors.