Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 724 November 10, 1877

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Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 724 November 10, 1877

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total
1

THE ROYAL GAME OF GOLF.

19:47
2

FROM DAWN TO SUNSET. - PART III. - CHAPTER THE SECOND.

5:03
3

CHAPTER THE THIRD.

5:56
4

CHAPTER THE LAST.

1:28
5

CHARLES DICKENS' MANUSCRIPTS.

11:56
6

THE ADMIRAL'S SECOND WIFE. - CHAPTER XII.—OTHER EVENTS OF THAT EVENING.

21:03
7

THE GUACHO.

12:14
8

THE GERM THEORY AGAIN.

13:52
9

OCEAN-VOYAGES IN SMALL BOATS.

13:26

Description

The volume offers a lively survey of golf’s evolution from its murky medieval beginnings to the celebrated sport of the nineteenth century. Drawing on parliamentary records, royal proclamations, and early club minutes, the author traces how the game spread across Scottish links and gradually attracted players of every class. Readers are treated to vivid anecdotes about famous gentlemen and humble locals alike, showing how the simple act of striking a gutta‑percha ball became a national pastime.

Beyond historical facts, the work gathers poems, short sketches, and contemporary commentary that reveal the affection golfers felt for their craft. The material is arranged with a conversational tone that mirrors the camaraderie found on the fairways, and the book’s elegant typography and sturdy binding reflect the pride of its subject. Whether you are new to the sport or a longtime enthusiast, the collection provides both scholarly insight and the warm, gossipy charm that has kept golf’s stories alive for generations.

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Full title

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 724 November 10, 1877 November 10, 1877

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (100K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-12-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

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