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OverviewEver 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 its origins lie 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 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Horace A. LaffayePublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.70cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.10cm Weight: 0.658kg ISBN: 9781476693422ISBN 10: 1476693420 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 31 March 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword by Nicholas J.A. Colquhoun- Denvers Preface Part I. Pioneering Soldiers, 1860–1914 1. The Beginning of Polo in Britain 2. The Expansion of Provincial Polo 3. Testing the Waters: The Early Internationals 4. Initial Tournaments: The Hurlingham Champion Cup, the Inter-Regimental Tournament and the County Cup 5. The Great Clubs and Polo Clubs Near London 6. Polo in Ireland 7. Spreading the Gospel Round the World 8. The Climb to the Summit: The Westchester Cup Interlude I: 1914–1918 Part II. Gifted Amateurs, 1919–1939 9. A Time for Recovery 10. The Olympic Games 11. Struggles for the Internationals 12. The Lean Years of the Depression 13. British Polo Sculptors and Painters Interlude II: 1939–1945 Between pages 156 and 157 are 8 colour plates containing 20 photos Part III. Gentlemen and Players, 1947–1985 14. Lord Cowdray Saves the Day for England 15. The Royal Family Lends a Hand 16. Colonials and Foreigners Change the Landscape 17. Renewal of the Coronation Cup 18. The Game Grows Unabated 19. Polo Tours Overseas Part IV. Patrons and Professionals, 1986–2011 20. The Growth of the Professional Player 21. Women in Polo 22. An Uneasy Alliance: HPA and FIP 23. Literature of British Polo 24. Polo in Britain in the Twenty- First Century 25. Some Current Issues in British Polo Appendix 1: Letter to The Field, 20 March 1869 Appendix 2: Polo Player Recipients of the Victoria Cross Appendix 3: Results of Major Championships Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsa 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. """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." Author InformationThe 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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