Legend of Bagger Vance (Paperback)

Stephen Pressfield

ISBN 10: 038072751X / ISBN 13: 9780380727513

Published by HarperCollins Publishers Inc, New York, NY, 1996

About this Item

Paperback. In the Depression year of 1931, on the golf links at Krewe Island off Savannah's windswept shore, two legends of the gameBobby Jones and Walter Hagenmeet for a mesmerizing thirty-six-hole showdown. Another golfer will also competea troubled local war hero, once a champion, who comes with his mentor and caddie, the mysterious Bagger Vance. It is Vance, sage and charismatic, who will ultimately guide the match, for he holds the secret of the Authentic Swing. And he alone can show his protege the way back to glory.Written in the spirit of Golf in the Kingdom and The Natural, The Legend of Bagger Vance reveals the true nature of the game in a story that is unforgettable. In 1931 Savannah, a mesmerizing 36-hole match is taking place, in which two legends face off against a troubled former war hero. The key to the outcome lies with Bagger Vance, a caddie who carries the secret of the Authentic Swing. His mysterious powers guide the play and leave a lasting imprint on everyone around him--and on someone 60 years in the future. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Legend of Bagger Vance (Paperback)
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 038072751X
• ISBN 13: 9780380727513
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In the Depression year of 1931, on the golf links at Krewe Island off Savannah's windswept shore, two legends of the game—Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen—meet for a mesmerizing thirty-six-hole showdown. Another golfer will also compete—a troubled local war hero, once a champion, who comes with his mentor and caddie, the mysterious Bagger Vance. It is Vance, sage and charismatic, who will ultimately guide the match, for he holds the secret of the Authentic Swing. And he alone can show his protege the way back to glory.

Written in the spirit of Golf in the Kingdom and The Natural, The Legend of Bagger Vance reveals the true nature of the game in a story that is unforgettable.

About the Author

Steven Pressfield has been an enthusiastic golfer since the age of ten. He is the author of the novel Gates of Fire and a well-known screenwriter whose screenplays include "Above the Law" and "Freejack." He lives in the Los Angeles area.