Lacrosse by Donald M Fisher
Today a multimillion-dollar industry, lacrosse began as the northeastern Indians' ball-and-stick game which prepared men for war and reinforced religious beliefs and cultural cohesion. This book traces the evolution of the sport from the pre-colonial era to the 2001 season.
A sweeping history of the gameFisher traces the emergence of modern lacrosse in both Canada and the United States. Library Journal A thoroughly researched, clearly written, handsomely designed, very comprehensive history of North American lacrosse since the mid-nineteenth century... this is one of the most informative histories of any sport that I have ever read. -- Morris Mott The Beaver This book will long serve as the standard history of lacrosse. -- Benjamin G. Rader Journal of American History Rather than provide a narrative of great players, which has been the tendency in some of the earlier writings in sports history, Fisher situates the history of lacrosse in North American its broader social and cultural context. Thus, the book is an important contribution to our understanding of how sport emerged as a professional, commercial spectacle in modern North America. -- Christina Burr Canadian Historical Review [A] Definitive history of Lacrosse... Will be enjoyed by sports fans and referenced by social historians. -- Bruce Todman Montreal Gazette
Donald M. Fisher is a professor of history at Niagara County Community College.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801869389 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801869382 |
| Title | Lacrosse |
| Author | Donald M Fisher |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Year published | 2002-03-14 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Prizes | Commended for North American Society for Sport History Book Award 2003 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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