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Author: Horace A. Laffaye
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.971kg
ISBN: 9780786495771
ISBN 10: 0786495774
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 24 March 2015
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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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 --<i>Choice</i>; the breadth of research reflected in this new edition is extraordinary...marvelous...a truly significant addition to the literature on this magnificent sport --<i>Journal of Sport History</i>; 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 --<i>The Morning Line</i>; much added information --<i>ARBA</i>; one of the most useful books in a polo library --<i>Polo Times</i>; an in-depth encyclopedia of all things polo --<i>ProtoView</i>; indispensable...the ultimate work on polo...the <i>Encyclopedia</i> ignores no aspect of polo --<i>PQ International.</i>
-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.
Author Information
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.
