Publisher's Synopsis
""A Caddie Of St. Andrews"" is a novel written by Gilbert Watson and published in 1907. The story is set in the famous golfing town of St. Andrews, Scotland, and follows the life of a young caddie named Jock Macdonald. Jock is a hardworking and ambitious young man who dreams of becoming a professional golfer. He works tirelessly to improve his game and impresses the local golfing elite with his skills.As Jock's reputation grows, he becomes embroiled in a love triangle with two women: the beautiful and wealthy Lady Jane and the humble and kind-hearted Maggie. Jock must navigate his way through this complicated situation while also dealing with the challenges of growing up in a working-class family and facing discrimination from the upper classes.The novel provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in St. Andrews during the early 20th century, with a particular focus on the game of golf and its importance in Scottish culture. It also explores themes of class, ambition, and love, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read. Overall, ""A Caddie Of St. Andrews"" is a classic work of Scottish literature that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, golf enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships.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.
