This book, with contributions from many of the world's leading polo journalists, profiles more than 30 of the most influential polo players from history. The players covered were selected for inclusion based on their overall impact on the game rather than their prowess on the field, although many covered are considered all-time greats. Each chapter covers an individual player, including early pioneers, those who played during the "golden era" (the years between World War I and World War II), superstars, game-changers, and great contemporaries. The book includes numerous photographs and a foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"excellent...another gem...a wonderful book...a must-have"-Polo Times; "fact-filled...entertaining anecdotes"-ARBA; "a must-read...fascinating"-The Morning Line; "scholarly and engaging...important...a must"-Horse & Hound.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Interest Age: From 18 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
104 photos (17 in color), notes, bibliography, index
Maße
Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 178 mm
Dicke: 16 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-6273-2 (9781476662732)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
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
Acknowledgments
Foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales
Preface by Horace A. Laffaye
PART I. THE PIONEERS
Introduction
Edward Hartopp: "This must be a good game"
Thomas St. Quintin: "A Great Polo Pioneer"
John Watson: The Founding Father
Francis Herbert: "Killed a salmon, shot some grouse and played polo"
Foxhall Keene: "A Life of Pure Delight"
Harry Payne Whitney: "Total Polo"
PART II. BETWEEN THE WARS
Introduction
Johnny Traill: An Irishman from the Pampas
Devereux Milburn: A Back for the Ages
Lewis Lacey: Master of the Game
Rao Raja Hanut Singh: "There is only one tiger...."
Tommy Pope: The Horse Whisperer
Earl Mountbatten of Burma: A Tangible Legacy
Jim Ashton: Of the Brothers Four
Between pages 104 and 105 are eight color plates containing 17 photographs
PART III. THE SUPERSTARS
Introduction
Thomas Hitchcock Jr.: "The best of America was in his veins"
Cecil Smith: The Cowboy from Llano
Stewart Iglehart: "Best backhander in the game"
Bob Skene: "Hurricane Bob"
Carlos Menditeguy: "To be the best was effortless"
Sinclair Hill: "I'll give you fancy pants!"
Juan Carlos Harriott Jr.: "The Aristocrat of Polo"
Francisco Dorignac: The Chieftain
PART IV. SHAKERS AND MOVERS
Introduction
Lord Cowdray: He Saved the Day for England
John Oxley: Patron and Benefactor
Kerry Packer: Winning Whatever the Cost
Michael Rattray: Player, Promoter and Environmentalist
Marcos Uranga: A Vision Splendid
Claire Tomlinson: "The most influential lady player"
PART V. THE GREAT CONTEMPORARIES
Introduction
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales: The Prince of Polo
Alberto Pedro Heguy: Basque Blood-Passion and Verve
Julian Hipwood: A Living Polo Legend
Harold Barry: "A galloping oak with the soul of a poet"
Gonzalo Pieres: Superstar and Entrepreneur
Guillermo Gracida Jr.: The Field General
Adolfo Cambiaso: "There is a kid from Canuelas...."
Afterword
About the Contributors
Bibliography
Index
