Indian Games: An Historical Research

By: Davis, Andrew McFarland

Indian games: An historical research examines traditional forms of play as expressions of culture, identity, and communal values. The work studies a range of physical and strategic games practiced within Indigenous societies, emphasizing their role beyond recreation. Games are presented as structured activities tied to ritual, social order, and collective memory, reflecting cooperation, competition, and spiritual meaning. Attention is given to rules, variations, and ceremonial context, showing how play reinforced discipline, storytelling, and group cohesion. Athletic skill and endurance appear alongside symbolism, suggesting that games functioned as preparation for responsibility and leadership. The narrative approaches these practices with analytical care, treating them as historical records of belief and social structure rather than curiosities. By documenting movement, equipment, and social participation, the work preserves traditions often overlooked in conventional history. Overall, it presents games as living expressions of heritage, illustrating how structured play contributes to continuity, identity, and shared cultural experience.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9377502667
• ISBN13: 9789377502669
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"