02290cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000180011324500870013126400510021830000470026933600260031633700260034233800360036850000310040450802060043552011870064153400450182865300190187370000240189285600430191699900170195931928UtSlPG20260610133728.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aFlint, Violet12aA Golfing Idyll; Or, The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St. Andrews 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-04-09  aProduced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"A Golfing Idyll; Or, The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St Andrews" by Violet Flint is a narrative poem written during the late 19th century. This unique work blends elements of folklore and humor, centering around the classic Scottish game of golf. The story captures the spirit of golfing culture while exploring themes of redemption and the supernatural.  The narrative follows the character known as the Skipper, who recounts an extraordinary and bizarre encounter with the Devil during a late-night round of golf at St. Andrews. After an evening of drinking, the Skipper is challenged to a match by a mysterious and imposing figure, later revealed to be the Devil himself. As the Skipper attempts to win the game, he encounters incredible challenges and realizes the stakes are much higher than just a monetary wager. Throughout the match, humorous and farcical elements intertwine with the Skipper's growing realization of the dire consequences of his pride and vices. Ultimately, the tale serves as both a cautionary narrative about the dangers of alcohol and a spirited celebration of life on the Scottish links. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGolf -- Poetry1 aBannerman, A. Islay40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31928  c72774d72774