The Algonquin of Lacrosse
No Word for Time - Evan T. Pritchard, Council Oak Books, 1997.
A descendant of the Algonquins, Pritchard points out the remarkable parallels between Algonquin beliefs and Taoism, Buddhism, Judaism and Christianity. He himself becomes an apprentice of an Algonquin elder.
American Indian Lacrosse - Thomas Vennum, Jr., Smithsonian, 1994.
The first presentation of the Native American history of a game with worldwide popularity. More than a sports survey, "Lacrosse" is an in-depth exploration of the history and cultural lifestyle of the American tribes who regularly play the game, "The Little Brother of War."
Manitou and God - R. Murray Thomas, Praeger Press, 2007
In Algonquin Indian lore, Manitou is a supernatural power that permeates the world. In that sense Manitou can be considered the counterpart of the Christian God. The book is very sensitive to the American Indian and their spiritual beliefs.
Henry Hudson and the Algonquins of New York- Evan Pritchard, Council Oak Books, 2009.
In a carefully documented and compellingly recounted is the story of the world-changing encounter between the Algonquins of the Northeast and the English explorer, Henry Hudson, and his Dutch crew.
Algonquin Legends - Charles Leland, Dover Books, 1992.
Leland notes the affinities between the myths of the Northeastern tribes and those of the Eskimos, and striking similarities between the myths of the Algonquins and the Eddas, sagas and popular tales of Scandinavia.
