Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans

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.

About the author

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.

Product details

• 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