"Men who would face torture without a word become blasphemous at the short fourteenth. It is clear that the game of golf may well be included in that category of intolerable provocations which may legally excuse or mitigate behaviour not otherwise excusable"
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About the Author: A P Herbert
Sir Alan Patrick Herbert CH, was an English humorist, novelist, playwright, law reform activist and Independent Member of Parliament for Oxford University from 1935 until 1950.
Born in Ashtead, Surrey, he attended Winchester College and New College, Oxford, receiving a starred first in Jurisprudence in 1914.
Born: 24 September 1890, Ashtead
Died: 11 November 1971, London
Spouse: Gwendolyn Harriet Quilter (m. 1914–1971)
Children: Jocelyn Herbert, Crystal Herbert, John Herbert, Lavender Herbert, Crystal Hale
Education: Winchester College, New College
Born in Ashtead, Surrey, he attended Winchester College and New College, Oxford, receiving a starred first in Jurisprudence in 1914.
Born: 24 September 1890, Ashtead
Died: 11 November 1971, London
Spouse: Gwendolyn Harriet Quilter (m. 1914–1971)
Children: Jocelyn Herbert, Crystal Herbert, John Herbert, Lavender Herbert, Crystal Hale
Education: Winchester College, New College