1973 Forgan, Robert. The Golfer's Manual. J. & G. Innes, 1897 Reprint
This volume, titled The Golfer's Manual, is authored by Robert Forgan, M.A. The book is bound in tan buckram cloth with black decorative lettering and an illustration on the front cover depicting various figures engaged in the game of golf. The title page indicates this is the Sixth Edition, published in London by Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, & Co. (Limited), in Edinburgh by John Menzies & Co., and in St. Andrews by R. Forgan & Son and J. & G. Innes at the St. Andrews Citizen Office. The text includes a history of the game, special uses of different clubs, hints to beginners, a history of golf balls, feats of champion golfers, Golfiana, a glossary of technical terms, and new rules for the game. The volume is illustrated with numerous black-and-white plates and photographic portraits. Visible portraits include Tom Morris, Robert Forgan (founder of the St. Andrews firm of golf club makers), and the Misses Orr. An action photograph depicts a match at St. Andrews between A. Kirkaldy and W. Park. The rear of the book contains an advertisement for Innes' Score Book of Golf. .
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