Mathematical Encounters of the Second Kind

The book delves into personal reflections and experiences in mathematics, beginning with a lecture on Napoleon's Theorem, which serves as a foundation for the subsequent pieces. Each of the four independent essays explores different themes: the first revisits personal academic origins, the second celebrates scholar-storytellers while addressing a historical problem, and the third offers a reminiscence of mathematician Stefan Bergman, highlighting his unique personality and journey from Poland to the U.S. Together, they weave a narrative of intellectual growth and admiration for influential figures.