This publication is a relatively early example of how original photographs, instead of the conventional wood engravings, were used to illustrate books. Later technology would involve reproductions of photographs rather than the expensive use of originals. Although Beers claimed that lacrosse had officially been adopted as Canada s national sport, the Canadian Parliament never passed legislation to this effect. The popularity of lacrosse increased tremendously in Canada, and even abroad, until the First World War when it began to lose ground to baseball. This exhibition is located in the main exhibition room at 395 Wellington Street in Ottawa and is open to the public until January 7, 2000.
Admission is free.
The National Library of Canada.