The Man Who Counted
A Collection of Mathematical Adventures
28 April 2015
Territory Rights — Worldwide including Canada, but excluding the British Commonwealth.
Description
“A great storyteller.”—Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist
Malba Tahan is the creation of a celebrated Brazilian
mathematician looking for a way to bring some of the
mysteries and pleasures of mathematics to a wider public.
The adventures of Beremiz Samir, The Man Who Counted,
take the reader on a journey in which, time and again, Samir
summons his extraordinary mathematical powers to settle
disputes, give wise advice, overcome dangerous enemies,
and win for himself fame, fortune, and rich rewards. We
learn of previous mathematicians and come to admire Samir’s
wisdom and patience. In the grace of Tahan’s telling, these
stories hold unusual delights for the reader.
Reviews
"I love The Man Who Counted. The book transports you into a magical world of Bedouins, viziers, sheiks, princes, and kings, rich in references to Islamic traditions and locations in the Middle East. The math is gentle, accessible, and drives the stories." — Alex Bellos, author of The Grapes of Math
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