The Romance of Mathematics
P. H. Ditchfield
The Romance of Mathematics is an 1886 book by Peter Hampson Ditchfield (1854-1930), the English clergyman and antiquary, presenting mathematical ideas and curiosities in an entertaining way for the general reader. Ditchfield wrote widely on English history and antiquities. The book is a period example of popular mathematical writing. Free PDF download available on BDeBooks.
