Guedj, Denis

Traces the history of numbers, discussing their invention and development around the world; describes the basic principles of numbers; and looks at the ways in which numbers and their symbolism have been used in art, music, and other disciplines. Includes a selection of related documents.

Mr. Ruche finds himself involved in a bizarre series of events when he inherits a vast mathematical library from a long-lost friend in the Amazon and the little boy whose family Mr. Ruche lives with discovers a parrot with an astounding knowledge of math.