Author's note: 'In this little book I present to all sympathetic readers the fruit of 22 years' experience as an observant and conscientious skipper, and of much thought, expressed in light or serious vein, on the many and varied charms of this most delightful, this most gracious, of all our outdoor games; and, finally, some acknowledgment of my gratitude for all the blessings it has showered upon me;...' (Preface of the [1938] edition)
