A focus on golf : St Andrews and photography, 1845-1859
Lewis, Peter N.2001
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This volume looks at the development of golf and photography in St. Andrews and the relationship between them. Using the photographic collection of the Royal and Ancient to discover more about the history of the game of Golf and the social history of the period.
Main title:
A focus on golf : St Andrews and photography, 1845-1859 / by Peter N. Lewis, Fiona McDougall, Angela D. Morrison.
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Imprint:
St. Andrews : Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews Trust, c2001.
Collation:
36 p. : ill., ports ; 15 x 21 cm.
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Series:
St Andrews series ; 3
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Key playersIntroductionThe development of golf at St Andrews, 1835-1859The birth of photography 1833-1842Art in Scotland 1840-1859The Golfers at the 18thDavid Octavius HillRobert AdamsonThe Union ParlourAlexander HillJohn AdamsonPhotogrpahy in the 1850'sFour amateurs and a caddieThe dream of the professionalsThe 1857 Grand National TournamentThe 1858 Grand National TournamentConclusionNote on photographsFurther readingAcknowledgements.
ISBN:
090758313X
Dewey class:
796.352
Language:
English
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BRN:
3429987
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