Excerpt from The Mystery of Golf: A Briefe Account of Games in Generall; Their Origine, Antiquitie, and Rampancie; And of the Game Ycleped Golfe in Particular; Its Uniqueness, Its Curiousness, and Its Difficultie, Its Anatomical, Philosophicall, and Moral Properties
I have just come home from my Club. We played till we could not see the flag; the cad dies were Sent ahead to find the balls by the thud of their fall and a low large moon threw.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating and often perplexing world of golf, exploring its unique appeal and the challenges it presents. The author examines the historical and cultural significance of games, highlighting the primal instincts that drive our fascination with sport. Golf, in particular, is presented as a game of self-mastery, where the battle is not against an opponent but against oneself. Through insightful analysis, the book dissects the mental and physical aspects of the game, revealing the intricate interplay between skill, strategy, and character. The author argues that golf demands not only physical prowess but also mental fortitude, emotional control, and a deep understanding of one's own strengths and weaknesses. This exploration of golf transcends the boundaries of sport, offering profound insights into human nature and the pursuit of excellence. By examining the complexities of this seemingly simple game, the author illuminates the universal struggles and triumphs that we all face in life. Ultimately, the book suggests that the lessons learned on the golf course can serve as valuable tools for navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie beyond the fairway. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259504436_0
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