Punch,  13 (1847), 157.

Mathematics for the Million

Anon

Genre:

Reportage, Spoof

Subjects:

Mathematics, Universities, Education, Railways, Time, Publishing


    Reports that deciphering the meaning of the notoriously complicated Bradshaw's Railway Guide is to be added to Euclid in University of Cambridge examinations. Believes the South Eastern Railway Company's mysterious timetable and fare guide, will prove to be a popular Christmas puzzle.



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