description: Often viewed as a gift from the spirits and as far more than recreation alone, lacrosse has functioned in Indian life as a surrogate or "little brother" of war, as a healing ritual, and as a memorial celebration. Featuring archival illustrations, this book presents a rare account of the rules, equipment, techniques, regional differences, and legendary underpinnings of the game among tribes of the Northeast, Southeast, and Great Lakes regions, including the spiritual components of the game, with interesting sections on lacrosse legends and Indian stick making. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
language: English
title: American Indian Lacrosse: Little Brother of War
titlecomplete: American Indian Lacrosse: Little Brother of War
genres: Nonfiction, History, Sports
ratings_count: 31
publisher: Smithsonian Inst Pr