Purdie Prof David (5 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Dodd, Hugh (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Dodd, Hugh (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Dodd, Hugh (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 2010. xi, 155pp. Colour and B&W illustrations. Illustrated endpapers. "Professor David Purdie takes a seriously humorous swipe at our collected knowledge of the game in this enlightening and entertaining compendium. Based on firm facts where available and on firm invention when not, the book examines the curious roles of the Golf Club, the golf ball and the golf player, explores the culture of the game across the world, including the USA, China and India - and sweeps aside all claims for the game's origin outside of Scotland. Accompanied by hilarious caricatures, The Greatest Game offers an alternative view of golf and tries to make some sense of the collective madness which pervades the links each day from dawn to sunset." Signed without inscription by authors and by Colin Montgomery on half title page. Both book and unclipped dust jacket are in excellent condition. All contents are tight and clean. There are no other inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: Heavy book so extra will be needed for shipping to non-UK customers. Dodd, Hugh (illustrator). Signed by Authors and Colin Mo. …