The Golfer's Rubaiyat (1901)

By H.W. Boynton

Book Overview

The Golfer's Rubaiyat is a book written by H. W. Boynton and published in 1901. The book is a collection of quatrains, or four-line verses, that offer humorous and satirical commentary on the game of golf. The quatrains are written in the style of the Rubaiyat, a form of Persian poetry popularized by the poet Omar Khayyam. The Golfer's Rubaiyat is divided into sections that cover various aspects of the game, such as putting, driving, and the frustrations of playing poorly. The book is illustrated with humorous drawings that complement the verses. Overall, The Golfer's Rubaiyat is a lighthearted and entertaining read for golf enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates witty and humorous poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116396042X
• ISBN13: 9781163960424
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"