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1st Ed Cryptography The Science of Secret Writing Smith Laurence D VTG Code Spy
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Product Group
- Book
- Book Title
- Cryptography
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780486202471
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
048620247X
ISBN-13
9780486202471
eBay Product ID (ePID)
21038306105
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Cryptography : the Science of Secret Writing
Subject
Communication Studies, Puzzles
Publication Year
1955
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Games & Activities
Series
Dover Brain Games and Puzzles Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
6.4 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
Preface I. Secret Weapon No. One II. The History of Secret Writing III. Transposition Ciphers IV. Substitution Ciphers V. Codes Compared with Ciphers VI. Cryptanalysis Transposition Ciphers Informal Substitution Ciphers Formal Substitution Ciphers VII. Problems VIII. Solutions Appendices a. Some notes on the enciphering of Japanese b. The Baconian biliteral cipher c. Frequency tables d. Bibliography e. Definitions Index
Synopsis
Elementary account of ciphers, history, types, etc., with 151 examples of ciphers and codes. Solutions. Good introduction for beginners., "Those who delight in puzzles can find much to ponder here." -- Science News Letter "Will be well received by anyone really interested in the subject." -- Scientific Book Club Review Readers interested in secret writing will find this book an excellent elementary explanation of transposition and substitution ciphers, codes, and their solutions. More than 150 problems provide practical application as well as tests of skill and ingenuity. After a brief description of the history of secret writing, the reader is introduced to fundamental principles of ciphers -- transposition and substitution -- and given an understanding of the various methods of enciphering and deciphering secret messages. The author covers geometrical patterns, route transcription, columnar transposition, and other methods used in transposition; under substitution, he treats mixed cipher systems, single-alphabet and polyalphabetical substitution, mechanical devices, the Vigenère system, etc. A discussion of cryptanalysis leads the reader into 151 problems for which answers are provided at the end. Appendixes offer notes on enciphering Japanese; and explanation of the Baconian Biliteral Cipher; frequency tables for English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish., "Those who delight in puzzles can find much to ponder here." -- Science News Letter "Will be well received by anyone really interested in the subject." -- Scientific Book Club Review Readers interested in secret writing will find this book an excellent elementary explanation of transposition and substitution ciphers, codes, and their solutions. More than 150 problems provide practical application as well as tests of skill and ingenuity. After a brief description of the history of secret writing, the reader is introduced to fundamental principles of ciphers -- transposition and substitution -- and given an understanding of the various methods of enciphering and deciphering secret messages. The author covers geometrical patterns, route transcription, columnar transposition, and other methods used in transposition; under substitution, he treats mixed cipher systems, single-alphabet and polyalphabetical substitution, mechanical devices, the Vigen re system, etc. A discussion of cryptanalysis leads the reader into 151 problems for which answers are provided at the end. Appendixes offer notes on enciphering Japanese; and explanation of the Baconian Biliteral Cipher; frequency tables for English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish., Excellent introduction features concise and simple explanations that cover transposition and substitution ciphers, codes, and their solutions. More than 150 problems provide practical applications as well as tests of ingenuity.
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