Wall Street's Favorite Game Has a Long and Uncomfortable History
But much like the US, lacrosse has a deeply uncomfortable past, plagued by racism and cultural appropriation. In The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse (Atlantic Monthly Press, May 20), S.L. Price delivers a heavily researched and well-crafted history of the sport, from its Native American origins as the 'Medicine Game' — so called because it is said to heal the body and spirit — to its ascent to the upper echelon of US sports.
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