""Number Stories of Long Ago"" is a collection of mathematical tales written by David Eugene Smith and first published in 1919. The book features a series of stories that use numbers and mathematical concepts to tell engaging and educational tales. The stories are set in various historical periods, including ancient Greece and medieval Europe, and follow characters as they solve problems and puzzles using math. The book is intended for young readers and is designed to make math fun and accessible. It includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the concepts being discussed. Overall, ""Number Stories of Long Ago"" is a charming and educational book that combines history, storytelling, and math to create a unique reading experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.