This unique collection of double acrostics, edited by an anonymous compiler identified only by the initials K.L., features over 200 puzzles created by various authors from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Unlike regular acrostics where the first letters of each line spell out a word, double acrostics involve two sets of letters, usually the first and last, which form two words or phrases. The puzzles are arranged by difficulty level and subject matter, and accompanied by hints and solutions. A delightful and challenging pastime for word lovers and puzzle enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.