The Captain: George C. Thomas Jr. and His Golf Architecture by Geoff Shackelford, Limited Edition, Binder's Copy, 1996

Presented is a Limited Edition, Binder’s Copy of The Captain: George C. Thomas Jr. and His Golf Architecture by Geoff Shackelford. This is the definitive biography of George C. Thomas, one of the most significant figures in the history of golf course architecture.  This special printing was published by Sleeping Bear Press in 1996 and is beautifully bound by Felton Bookbinding Ltd. It is bound in full green leather boards with gilt ruling on the front and back boards, gilt titles to the front board, raised bands, gilt titles and gilt stamps to the spine, new marbled endpapers bordered with lacy gilt dentelle work, and a matching green cloth slipcase.  The Captain: George C. Thomas Jr. and His Golf Architecture is the first in-depth look at the life and architectural philosophy of this interesting and talented man. Following World War I, George Thomas began dabbling in course design on the East Coast. In 1920, he moved to California. There, he designed several of the most important and