It takes the average reader 7 hours and 15 minutes to read Following Through by Herbert Wind
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
For 25 years Herbert Warren Wind chronicled the game of golf in his beloved essays for The New Yorker magazine. Collected here, in a newly reissued edition, are 27 of his most treasured pieces. Following Through represents 22 years of work--from 1962 to 1984--and serves as a testament to America's greatest golf writer. A keen observer of the game, Wind's writing explores character and setting as much as the game itself, with descriptions of his favorite courses, players, and tournaments. Highlights include: Wind's thoughtful piece on the 50th Anniversary Master's Tournament A thrilling account of Ken Venturi's win in the '64 US Open after a legendary comeback Detailed stories on modern champions and celebrated players of the past Paeans to the world's great courses like Augusta National and the Royal Dornoch A touching eulogy for Bing Crosby from 1977, celebrating the singer's contributions to the game A delightful read for long-time fans and newcomers alike, Herbert Wind's Following Through is a shining example of sports writing at its absolute best.
Following Through by Herbert Wind is 432 pages long, and a total of 108,864 words.
This makes it 146% the length of the average book. It also has 133% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 54 minutes to read Following Through aloud.
Following Through is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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