The Polo Encyclopedia, 2d ed.

by Horace A. Laffaye

Overview

In its greatly expanded second edition, this definitive reference work on the sport of Polo includes more than 18,000 alphabetical and cross-referenced entries covering players, teams, national and international tournaments, rules of the game, books on polo and their authors, as well as painters and sculptors of polo subjects. No other book includes as much information about the game in a single volume.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476619569
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	03/06/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	424
File size:	39 MB
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Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

The late Horace A. Laffaye was a polo player and surgeon. He was on the board of directors of the Museum of Polo and was chairman of the Polo Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. His writings on the game included several books and many articles in magazines in North America, Argentina and England. He lived in Durango, Colorado.
The late Horace A. Laffaye was a polo player and surgeon. He was on the board of directors of the Museum of Polo and was chairman of the Polo Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. His writings on the game included several books and many articles in magazines in North America, Argentina and England. He lived in Durango, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Foreword by David Woodd
Preface viii
How to Use This Book
The Encyclopedia

Editorial Reviews

judging from the reception of the first edition, the second will also be a must-have for enthusiasts of the sport and those interested in its history...the sport of polo has not only been captured but extensively documented with well-chosen photos...appealing and intriguing reading for many fans of the sport...recommended”—Choice; “the breadth of research reflected in this new edition is extraordinary...marvelous...a truly significant addition to the literature on this magnificent sport”—Journal of Sport History; “meticulous attention to detail...a cornucopia of information...a highly informative and readable book that can be dipped into as a reference book or read to provide hours of enlightenment and enjoyment...a unique and fascinating account”—The Morning Line; “much added information”—ARBA; “one of the most useful books in a polo library”—Polo Times; “an in-depth encyclopedia of all things polo”—ProtoView; “indispensable...the ultimate work on polo...the Encyclopedia ignores no aspect of polo”—PQ International.

From the Publisher

one of the most useful books in a polo library

Polo Times

much added information

ARBA

meticulous attention to detail...a cornucopia of information...a highly informative and readable book that can be dipped into as a reference book or read to provide hours of enlightenment and enjoyment...a unique and fascinating account

The Morning Line