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Polo in Britain: A History
Author(s): Horace A. Laffaye (Author)
- Publisher: McFarland & Co
- Publication Date: 13 April 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 275 pages
- ISBN-10: 0786465115
- ISBN-13: 9780786465118
Book Description
Ever since British soldiers returning from India in the mid-nineteenth century introduced their homeland to a fast-paced ball game on horseback, polo has remained the quintessential British sport. Although polo’s origins lay in Asia, British pioneers are credited with both modernizing the game and spurring its spread worldwide. This volume chronicles the history of polo in the British Isles from its beginnings in the 1860s through the summer of 2011. It recounts the development of polo clubs, including the rise and fall of once mighty citadels of the game; describes the major competitions and many of the lesser tournaments in England and Ireland; and gives particular attention to international contests. Biographical sketches of top players, from early innovators to current superstars, and objective reflections on current issues affecting the game, including the rise of commercialism and the decrease of civility and sportsmanship, complete this vivid panorama of British polo.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“a must-read for all British polo enthusiasts. Laffaye yet again thrills us with another informative book…an enlightening, entertaining history of polo in Britain…well worth a read. Fascinating…invaluable”―Polo Times.
About the Author
A polo player and surgeon, Horace A. Laffaye is on the Board of Directors of the Museum of Polo. His writings on the game include several books and many articles in magazines in America, Argentina and England. He divides his time between Connecticut and Florida.