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OverviewNo game has a richer array of terms than golf. As new golfing terms have accumulated, old ones have changed or faded away. This concise yet informative dictionary provides definitions and the etymologies for the extraordinary vocabulary of golf, built up over its five-hundred-year history. To discover the origins of golf and its special language, Peter Davies combed little-known archives on two continents. As his unique contribution to the game, Davies's enthusiasm and enjoyment of golf are stamped on every page of this authoritative book. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter DaviesPublisher: University of Nebraska Press Imprint: University of Nebraska Press Edition: 4th Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 452.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 645.20cm Weight: 0.341kg ISBN: 9780803266544ISBN 10: 0803266545 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 01 September 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsPeter Davies has undertaken a monumental task and carried it off in fine style. His dictionary will make a valuable addition to any serious golfer's library and should be one that never gathers dust. --Arnold Palmer A fascinating look into the often arcane and sometimes amusing language of our game. I'm sure golfers and golf fans will find it enlightening and entertaining reading. --Jack Nicklaus As golfers we all respect the traditions of the game which separate it from any other sport. Peter Davies's definitions help us all to understand the evolution and facets of the game that we just take for granted today. --Gary Player Peter Davies has undertaken a monumental task and carried it off in fine style. His dictionary will make a valuable addition to any serious golfer's library and should be one that never gathers dust. -Arnold Palmer -- Arnold Palmer A fascinating look into the often arcane and sometimes amusing language of our game. I'm sure golfers and golf fans will find it enlightening and entertaining reading. -Jack Nicklaus -- Jack Nicklaus As golfers we all respect the traditions of the game which separate it from any other sport. Peter Davies's definitions help us all to understand the evolution and facets of the game that we just take for granted today. -Gary Player -- Gary Player Author InformationPeter Davies was the executive editor of the first edition of The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language and a coauthor of The American Heritage Word Frequency Book. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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