American Indian Lacrosse: Little Brother of War
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (857 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 080188764X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 376 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
To understand the aboriginal roots of lacrosse, one must enter a world of spiritual belief and magic where players sewed inchworms into the innards of lacrosse balls and medicine men gazed at miniature lacrosse sticks to predict future events, where bits of bat wings were twisted into the stick's netting, and where famous players wereand are stillburied with their sticks. Here Thomas Vennum brings this world to life.
Myers-Lee Cty. From Library Journal Lacrosse is recognized as the oldest of North American sports, its roots running deep into Native American history. It also afforded the tribes an opportunity "to express social alliances, at the kinship, village, reservation, and national levels." Detailed explanations of the rules, techniques, equipment, and playing fields are accompanied by numerous illustrations depicting the game's development. A worthy addition to core subject and Native American collections.- William H. P.L., Fla.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. This exhaustive, well-documented work serves as a definitive study of the sport in its traditional form. Hoffman, Ft. In tracing its origins, Vennum relates how the game frequently ro
The Little Brother of War Every year, it seems as though Lacrosse is growing in popularity. With great enthusiasm, new teams are being added at every level. We are truly living in a Golden Age of Lacrosse. Yet, the game seems to be increasingly divorced from its Native American roots. "American Indian Lacrosse" is an essential book for all those are interested in learning where this Pre-Columbian game came from.Thomas Vennum is a anthropologist based out of the . A fine synthesis of native and sports history. Vennum's work covers a neglected aspect of North American history: the role of lacrosse in native culture. By examining varieties of the game played across the continent, Vennum demonstrates that it was more than just a sport. Lacrosse provided entertainment, served as a substitute for armed conflict (and sometimes was a precursor to it), and was part of native spirituality. Particularly fascinating is Vennum's ability to weave the spor. This is a superlative book! I can't say enough good things about this book! I picked it up while at a book sale and immediately had to have it. It's full of photographs of American Indian teams and tells you the full story of Lacrosse/baggataway and you get so much more--it's an in-depth look at how it affected the peoples and tidbits about their daily lives. Interspersed between each chapter are short 'stories' about lacrosse events.This is a great book, and a we