Polo Heritage

The sport of polo has an illustrious and storied history that spans continents, cultures and classes. One of the oldest team sports in the world, it originated from the training of cavalry units in Asia. Not surprisingly, polo is a favorite of British royalty and Winston Churchill and General Patton are among its devoted followers. But as you delve into polo's heritage, you learn about the diverse communities that have made it a worldwide pastime.

Assouline's coffee-table book "Polo Heritage" guides readers through the world of Polo, on a journey from Mongolia to Mexico, from Barbados to Pakistan and inside the most prestigious tournaments on grass, sand or snow. Traverse historic polo grounds in India, be immersed in the high society of British polo, learn about the Argentine polo culture that has produced some of the best polo families in the world. An introduction by legendary polo player Nacho Figueras is accompanied by original photography by Aline Coquelle that offers a modern, authentic perspective on the spirit of polo.

Authors
Nacho Figueras is one of the most recognizable faces in the sport of polo. Born in Argentina, Figueras started playing polo when he was nine years old. Since then, he has a six-goal handicap. Not only is he captain of the BlackWatch Polo team sponsored by Ralph Lauren, he has also modeled in numerous campaigns for the brand.

With degrees in art history and anthropology, nomadic Parisian photographer Aline Coquelle has always traveled the world - living and working in Central and South America, Asia and Africa. She collaborates on prestigious international publications and creates marketing campaigns for luxury brands.

Specifications
Title: Polo Heritage
Author: Aline Coquelle
Publisher: Assouline
Size: 250 x 330 x 40 mm
Size: 300 pages
Weight: 2,885 kg
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781614289661

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