The Mystery of Golf by Haultain
First published in 1910, The Mystery of Golf is a detailed treatise on the sport, with chapters on its history and origins, popularity, development, and much more. This fantastic book will appeal to those with a real passion for the sport, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage golfing literature. Contents include: The Layman's Ignorance, Recondite Character of Golf, The Layman Essays the Game, The Origin of Games, Art and Sport, National Character in Games, Modern Rampancy of Sport, Apotheosis of the Sportsman, The Fascination of Golf, The Essence of the Contest, Uniqueness of the Game, The Professional and the Amateur, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dance.
Haultain, Arnold: -
Arnold Haultain (1857-1941) was a British writer who produced a diverse catalog of books and essays covering sports, romance and war. Although born in India, Haultain spent his formative years in England and later, Canada where he attended the University of Toronto. Over the course of his career, he wrote more than 30 books including The Mystery of Golf (1908) followed by Hints for Lovers (1909). Haultain's work was also featured in multiple magazines across North America and Europe.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780618055227 |
| ISBN 10 | 0618055223 |
| Title | The Mystery of Golf |
| Author | Haultain |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Year published | 2000-04-22 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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