Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans

by Thomas Vennum Jr. and Thomas Vennum

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An ancient Native American sport, lacrosse was originally played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, and develop strong, virile men. In Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans, Thomas Vennum draws on centuries of oral tradition to collect thirteen legends from five tribes-the Cherokee, Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), Seneca, Ojibwa, and Menominee. Reflecting the game's origins and early history, these myths provide a glimpse into Native American life and the...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0801886295

ISBN13:9780801886294

Release Date:July 2007

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Length:184 Pages

Weight:0.69 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Americas Folklore History of Sports Industries & Professions Lacrosse Miscellaneous Mythology Mythology & Folk Tales Native American Native American Studies

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