TY  - BOOK
AU  - Davis,Andrew McFarland
TI  - Indian Games : an historical research
AV  - E011 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Indians of North America -- Games
KW  - Dice
N1  - Release date is 2004-11-01; Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Tom Allen, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Indian Games: An Historical Research" by Andrew McFarland Davis is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the various traditional games played by Native American tribes, exploring the cultural significance, variations, and rules associated with these activities throughout history. It highlights games such as lacrosse and platter, presenting their roles as both recreational activities and elements of spiritual and community life.  At the start of the text, the author introduces the significance of traditional games to Native American culture, referencing early European accounts to illustrate their importance. The narrative discusses specific games like lacrosse, describing not only how they were played but also how they were interwoven with rituals, gambling, and social structure. The author notes that although the wording in historical descriptions can be confusing, common threads allowing for the identification of these games have survived. This opening portion sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of Native American games, offering insights into their significance beyond mere entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6857
ER  -