Ciphers and codes

Karen Price Hossell
Book - 2003

Presents an overview of various types of codes and ciphers used throughout history, famous cryptologists, and how to create your own secret messages.

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Main Author: Price Hossell, Karen, 1957-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2003.
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505 0 |a What are ciphers and codes? -- Cryptology and the Arabs -- Cryptology in the American Revolutionary War -- Cryptology in the American Civil War -- Quilt codes and spirituals show the way to freedom -- Semaphore signaling -- World War I -- World War II -- Navajo code talkers -- Famous cryptologists -- Cryptology in literature -- Modern cryptology -- The tools of cryptology -- Invisible ink -- Ancient ciphers -- Pigpen cipher -- Key word cipher -- The twisted path cipher -- Break the cipher! : some helpful hints. 
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