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The circumstances under which Peter the Great came to the throne form a very remarkable—indeed, in some respects, quite a romantic story. The name of his father, who reigned as Emperor of Russia from …

I crave the indulgence of the reader whilst I explain as briefly as possible the plan upon which I have written this short life of the great sovereign who firmly established the Mughal dynasty in Ind …

The Complete Golfer by Harry Vardon, 1896. Many times I have been strongly advised to write a book on golf, and now I offer a volume to the great and increasing public who are devoted to the game.So …

They who have read the history of Mary Queen of Scots, will remember that it was the great end and aim of her life to unite the crowns of England and Scotland in her own family. Queen Elizabeth was t …

In the year 1740, Charles the Sixth, emperor of Austria, died. He left a daughter twenty-three years of age, Maria Theresa, to inherit the crown of that powerful empire. She had been married about fo …

During the Great Depression, Ed Oliver rose from the caddie ranks to become one of the leading professional golfers in the world. Provided an initial stake by three country club members who saw his p …

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and avid golfers, it is with great pleasure that I present to you tonight the book, ”Golfing for Beginners.” Now, I know what you’re thinking, ”Another gol …

Q School is one of the most eye-popping, head-spinning, nerve-tingling sporting tests ever invented: golfers who succeed there can shoot to the very top echelon while those who crash and burn may nev …

First published in 1912. 17 black-and-white illustrations. According to the Preface: ‘It is frequently and emphatically asserted by reviewers of golf books that golf cannot be learned from a book. If …

Ryder Cup Revealed: Tales of the Unexpected is the previously-untold, behind-the-scenes story of golf’s most iconic team contest. The book reports on the commercial mysteries of the money and busines …