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Iroquois games

Journal of American folklore9 (35) • Published In 1896 • Pages: 269-277

By: Beauchamp, William M..

Abstract
This paper, which was read at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science at Buffalo (N.Y.) in 1896, describes in some detail the games existing at the time among the Iroquois. Children's games are mentioned, and adult games including the black and white game, lacrosse, foot races, pole climbing, and snow snake are discussed.
Subjects
Gambling
Athletic sports
culture
Iroquois
HRAF PubDate
1996
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Missionary
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Alice McCloskey ; 1954
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
not specified, United States and Canada
Notes
W. M. Beauchamp
LCSH
Iroquois Indians