Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans

by Thomas Vennum Jr. and Thomas Vennum

Book Overview

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: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher