2005, 1st printing, signed by author to "Bob R.."; "First Printing, October 2005" stated; Gotham Books publishers, New York; hardbound with ivory and black boards and clear gilt lettering on spine; unmarked pages, appears unread; very good condition; dust jacket very good.
 
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"During World War II, every aspect of life on the American home front was affected, and golf was no exception.  Floundering in popularity even before the attack on Pearl Harbor, golf soon suffered from equipment shortages and course closures, and in those dark times the very relevancy of such a leisurely sport came into question.  But golf carried on, and in When War Played Through best selling author John Stege describes how a game for the elite became a selfless one..."