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Introduced by John Updike and published in America for the first time, The Haunted Major recounts a golf match of epic proportions between adversaries. In this uproarious tale about human conceit and the supernatural, Major the Honorable John William Wentworth Gore, an English gentleman of sublime self-esteem, challenges crack golfer Jim Lindsay to a game for the chance to propose marriage to Mrs. Gunter, a beautiful American millionairess. Although "Jacky" Core, the narrator, alleges to be a marvelously accomplished sportsman, he has never set foot on a fairway and has only seven days to learn to pitch, putt, and drive the course like a veteran.
To prepare for the match, which is to take place on the fictitious St. Magnus links in Scotland (based on the Old Course at St. Andrews), Gore secretly hires a coach and transforms his hotel room into a golf studio, outfitted with turf, a moveable hillock, a bunker, and specially padded walls to absorb drives. Gore is set to win or lose like a gentleman when the revengeful ghost of a Scottish cardinal with some odd-shaped clubs materializes, adding an otherworldly twist to the story.
This new edition, with John Updike's spirited introduction and Harry Furniss's humorous original illustrations, fixes The Haunted Major in the uppermost tier of sports classics.
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Good. Good condition. Like New dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Artikel-Nr. H01A-01512
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Artikel-Nr. P06P-00708
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. 40405371-6
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Artikel-Nr. 40523624-6
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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First thus. Originally published in 1902, this tale of an epic golf match joins the works of Darwin, Wodehouse, and Jones in the pantheon of noteworthy literature of the links ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages. Artikel-Nr. 14058
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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Fine+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine+. Illustrated by Harry Furniss (illustrator). 1st US Edition; First Printing. A handsome first US edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket. Introduction by John Updike; In The Haunted Major, Marshall takes the reader on a suspenseful and chilling journey through the mind of a psychotic killer. Told in three parts, the novel follows the story of Major, a U.S. Army veteran who is struggling to cope with the horrors of war. With little support from his family or friends, Major begins to see demons and ghosts from his past popping up to torment him. Desperate to find a way to rid himself of the ghosts, Major turns to drugs and alcohol to try and forget his troubles. However, the ghosts only become more persistent, resulting in Major turning to violence to solve his problems. With horrifying insights into the minds of killers, The Haunted Major is a must-read for anyone interested in the dark side of human nature.; 8vo. Artikel-Nr. 17375
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