This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Goldwin Smith, His Life And Opinions Arnold Haultain T.W. Laurie, 1914 History; General; History / General; United States; United States Description and travel

The classic celebration of the golf written in 1908 by a Canadian belletrist looks at the psychology and spirituality of the game. Reprint. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Foreword by Herbert Warren Wind In the opinion of many leading scholars of the sports world, what Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler is to books on fishing, Arnold Haultain's The Mystery of Golf is to books on golf. Whether or not this is an excessive rating, there can be no disputing that Haultain's treatise is both a historically important document and an extraordinarily evergreen entertainment...read more

Product Description: Written in 1908 by a Canadian belletrist who fancied himself a golfer, this classic treatise explores man's age-old love affair with golf - and pronounces it incurable. Just as a careful player sizes up a putt from all possible angles, so does Haultain examine this curious game, from the physiology of the perfect swing, to the psychology of a sport in which the opponent is oneself, to the peculiar brand of spirituality that leads people around eighteen holes with the promise of nothing more than "almost...read more

Product Description: This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on walking, being an exploration and examination of its joys, benefits, variations, notable proponents, and more. This delightful book contains a wealth of interesting and thought-provoking information and musings that will appeal to those with a love of nature and outdoor pursuits...read more