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100 1 _aLeach, Henry,
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245 1 4 _aThe Spirit of the Links
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-03-17
505 0 _aSpring -- Men and things -- The queer side -- The wandering player -- The sunny season -- The professor on the links -- The fabric of the game -- Winter.
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Marie Bartolo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Spirit of the Links" by Henry Leach is a philosophical exploration of the game of golf, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the unique charm and universal appeal of golf, examining how it resonates with players across diverse backgrounds and cultures. Central to its themes is the notion of hope, which influences golfers' attitudes and experiences while they navigate the triumphs and trials of the game. The opening of the work presents a meditation on the intrinsic allure of golf, positing that the game's charm stems from the optimism and hope it instills in its players. Through a reflective tone, Leach discusses how golfers are driven by the promise of improvement and success, finding joy in every round, regardless of their current performance. He suggests that golf connects players to their primitive instincts while providing them a sanctuary away from the complexities of modern life. This introductory portion sets the stage for a personal and philosophical examination of the sport, aimed at both seasoned players and those unfamiliar with its charms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGolf -- Anecdotes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42348
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