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From the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed The Greatest Game Ever Played comes The Grand Slam, a riveting, indepth look at the life and times of golf icon Bobby Jones.In the wake of the stock market crash and the dawn of the Great Depression, a ray of light emerged from the world of sports in the summer of 1930. Bobby Jones, an amateur golfer who had already won nine of the seventeen major championships he'd entered during the last seven years, mounted his final campaign against the record books. In four months, he conquered the British Amateur Championship, the British Open, the United States Open, and finally the United States Amateur Championship, an achievement so extraordinary that writers dubbed it the Grand Slam.A natural, selftaught player, Jones made his debut at the U.S. Amateur Championship at the age of 14. But for the next seven years, Jones struggled in major championships, and not until he turned 21 in 1923 would he harness his immense talent.What the world didn't know was that throughout his playing career the intensely private Jones had longed to retreat from fame's glaring spotlight. While the press referred to him as 'a golfing machine,' the strain of competition exacted a ferocious toll on his physical and emotional wellbeing. During the season of the Slam he constantly battled exhaustion, nearly lost his life twice, and came perilously close to a total collapse. By the time he completed his unprecedented feat, Bobby Jones was the most famous man not only in golf, but in the history of American sports. Jones followed his crowning achievement with a shocking announcement: his retirement from the game at the age of 28. His abrupt disappearance from the public eye into a closely guarded private life helped create a mythological image of this hero from the Golden Age of sports that endures to this day.
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- Q: What is 'The Grand Slam: Bobby Jones, America, and the Story of Golf' about? A: This book offers an in-depth look at the life and achievements of golf legend Bobby Jones, detailing his extraordinary accomplishments, including the historic Grand Slam in 1930.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Mark Frost, known for his bestselling works, including 'The Greatest Game Ever Played'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 3, 2004.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This edition is a hardcover format, providing durability and a premium feel for collectors.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 512 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Grand Slam'.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of fame, personal struggle, and the history of golf through Bobby Jones's perspective.
- Q: Is there a special edition of the book available? A: Yes, this listing includes a special signed edition of the book.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is brand new, ensuring the best quality for readers.
- Q: Who would enjoy reading this book? A: This book is ideal for golf enthusiasts, sports historians, and fans of biographies.