Profiles In Polo

Author : Horace A. Laffaye
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476605181
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Profiles in Polo written by Horace A. Laffaye and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Régis Faller
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1596431601
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Adventures of Polo written by Régis Faller and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-04-18 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equipped with a backpack full of supplies, Polo sets off on a little boat andon a series of delightful adventures with a world of magical encounters alongthe way. Full color.

Author : Kareem Rosser
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1250270871
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crossing the Line written by Kareem Rosser and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A marvelous addition to the literature of inspirational sports stories." - Booklist (Starred Review) "This remarkable and inspiring story shines." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Crossing the Line will not just leave you with hope, but also ideas on how to make that hope transferable” - New York Times bestselling author Wes Moore An inspiring memoir of defying the odds from Kareem Rosser, captain of the first all-black squad to win the National Interscholastic Polo championship. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Kareem thought he and his siblings would always be stuck in “The Bottom”, a community and neighborhood devastated by poverty and violence. Riding their bicycles through Philly’s Fairmount Park, Kareem’s brothers discover a barn full of horses. Noticing the brothers’ fascination with her misfit animals, Lezlie Hiner, founder of The Work to Ride stables, offers them their escape: an after school job in exchange for riding lessons. What starts as an accidental discovery turns into a love for horseback riding that leads the Rossers to discovering their passion for polo. Pursuing the sport with determination and discipline, Kareem earns his place among the typically exclusive players in college, becoming part of the first all-Black national interscholastic polo championship team—all while struggling to keep his family together. Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever is the story of bonds of brotherhood, family loyalty, the transformative connection between man and horse, and forging a better future that comes from overcoming impossible odds.

Author : Horace A. Laffaye
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786480076
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polo in the United States written by Horace A. Laffaye and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though polo is commonly associated with Britain and South America, the sport also enjoys a strong following in the United States. This comprehensive history describes the evolution of polo in the U.S., from its beginnings in a New York City riding academy in 1876 to the 2010 Open Championship held in Florida. The principal early players and the first polo clubs are covered, as is American participation in the Olympics, polo at universities and colleges, women's polo, indoor polo, and polo in the military. Additionally, chapters also examine polo in the arts and in literature.

Author : Rgis Faller
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1596434988
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polo and the Dragon written by Rgis Faller and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this wordless picture book, Polo the dog becomes trapped in the ice and snow while out sailing one day, but a friendly dragon helps him escape.

Author : George M. (George Makepeace) 184 Towle
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781371556938
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book MARCO POLO HIS TRAVELS & ADV written by George M. (George Makepeace) 184 Towle and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Horace A. Laffaye
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786475684
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polo in Argentina written by Horace A. Laffaye and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work--the first of its kind in more than sixty years--covers polo in Argentina, from its beginnings in the 1870s to the summer of 2013. The history of the early pioneers is constructed with data not previously published, gathered from contemporary sources. International competitions are covered and include the Olympic Games, the Cup of the Americas and the World Championships. Particular attention is given to the major clubs, the Argentine and Hurlingham Open Championships, and the National Handicap Tournament. Several of the elite players merit individual or family mini-biographies. Myths in Argentine polo are also debunked, based upon careful analysis of contemporary sources. Travels abroad by Argentine teams are fully described as are the foreign teams that competed in Argentina. The work is enhanced by the author's personal observation of significant events and friendship with many of the participants.

Author : Timothy Severin
Publisher : Peter Bedrick Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tracking Marco Polo written by Timothy Severin and published by Peter Bedrick Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the great explorer's journals as a guide, Severin retraces his route from Venice to the Kindu Kush on motorcycle.

Author : Lauren Dibble
Publisher : J.A. Allen
ISBN 13 : 9781908809346
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Polo written by Lauren Dibble and published by J.A. Allen. This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Complete Guide to Polo is the perfect resource for anyone interested in finding out more about this exciting game, especially those new to the sport. It discusses the history and evolution of the sport that we know today and its migration from India to Asia to Europe, and finally the Americas. It describes in detail the equipment used by both horse and rider, and offers advice on choosing one kind of equipment over another. The book covers the horsemanship skills needed to excel in the game, and breaks down the swing into bite-sized chunks for analysis. It looks at basic polo strategy, explains the finer aspects of the rules of the sport, and compares the differences between the US and UK rule books. All in all it offers a great foundation for the beginner or intermediate player, the patron, or the spectator."--Publisher's description.

Author : John Riddle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781590841365
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marco Polo written by John Riddle and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 13th century, young Marco Polo set out with his father and uncle for a strange new land. No other Europeans had ever traveled to China before, and Marco was excited by the many curious sights, delicious new flavors, and friendly people they encountered. When they finally returned, they introduced Europe to the wonders of the Far East.