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Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans

English · Hardback

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Informationen zum Autor Thomas Vennum , senior ethnomusicologist emeritus at the Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., is the author of Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans . Retired and living in Tucson, Arizona, he continues research among Indian tribes in Sonora, Mexico, specifically the Seri. Zusammenfassung An ancient Native American sport! lacrosse was originally played to resolve conflicts! heal the sick! and develop strong! virile men. This title collects thirteen legends from five tribes - the Cherokee! Ho-Chunk (Winnebago)! Seneca! Ojibwa! and Menominee. It also provides a glimpse into Native American life.

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Thomas Vennum, senior ethnomusicologist emeritus at the Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., is the author of Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans. Retired and living in Tucson, Arizona, he continues research among Indian tribes in Sonora, Mexico, specifically the Seri.

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Authors Thomas Vennum, Vennum Thomas
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 09.09.2007
 
EAN 9780801886287
ISBN 978-0-8018-8628-7
No. of pages 184
Dimensions 159 mm x 241 mm x 19 mm
Subjects Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history
Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore

North America, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, Lacrosse, Social and cultural history, North America (USA and Canada), SPORTS & RECREATION / Lacrosse

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