Lacrosse legends of the first Americans

Vennum, Thomas. (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 0801886295 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0801886287 (bound)
ISBN: 9780801886294 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9780801886287 (bound)
Physical Description: print
167 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., facsim., map, ports. ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c2007.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. Animals as star players -- The great game in which the birds defeat the quadrupeds -- A dog's power beats the old chief -- 2. Game equipment from the upper world -- The pale moon -- Playing with an evil head -- The first lacrosse ball -- 3. Wagers and warriors -- Playing for heads -- Wakayabide is killed playing lacrosse and later takes revenge -- The warriors of the Ho-Chunk nation struggle on home turf -- 4. Tricksters and culture heroes -- He who wears human heads for earrings defeats the giants -- Manabus is dogged by waves -- Why the turkey buzzard has a red scabby neck -- 5. Trees to stop the action -- Snakes around the neck -- An unusual penalty box.