[.ca] Lacrosse: A History of the Game (ISBN 0801869382)

What was I thinking?:
I love lacrosse and was thrilled as I perused this book the first time, but on a recent trip I re-read it and realized I needed to change my review. After a very thorough examination of the book, I came to realize that most of what the author says is merely repetition of the same points he makes in the first chapter. His book takes the view that modern lacrosse exploited native people, and this may be true in his area, but it is not true everywhere else. Lacrosse is played throughout England, Australia and ALL of Canada, not just in the few places Mr. Fisher describes. He fails to note the game's merits and paints it as little more than a muscle-headed goonfest in Canada and an elistist boys club in the Eastern US. I can't believe I missed it the first time around, but Mr. Fisher seems to almost dislike the game whose history he has set out to chronical. He is overly cerebral about a pastime whose greatest assets are merely the fun and camaraderie it involves. His perspective reminds me of the detached and cold hyperbole used by George Will in his book about baseball. Neither Will nor Fisher seem to have considered it important to play the game they describe. Given that Fisher's audience will chiefly be players, coaches and lovers of the game, this seems to me to be a huge error. This book reads like the university thesis it is. I can't believe I lugged it all over Europe! Hands down one of the worst books I ever read. Save your money.

This young author should keep on writing!:
Don Fisher has provided Lacross enthusiasts with some valuable,and refreshing facts.His book is packed with lots of interesting insight into the game and its history.His knowledge on the subject comes from his experiences of playing Lacross in college in Upstate New York. I highly recommend Don's book for anyone with an interest about the subject of Lacross.You will definitely find his knowledge intriguing and helpful. Thanks for the book,Don!

Quite simply, the definitive story of lacrosse:
This is a pithy book, and deserves to be read that way. It starts from the start and takes the game into modern times, looking at the cultural influences that created lacrosse, as well as its impact on us. Not an easy read, but not a slog either, it is a must-read for anyone who loves the game. Fisher goes beyond the more typical concept that lacrosse is a game with native origins, instead contemplating more recent influences too. This is not a how-to, nor is it a study of the game's who's-who.

Fisher details the complete history of game:
Anyone with an interest in the game of LaCrosse will find Don Fisher`s volume most helpful. Don provides a very concise look into the history of the sport,taking the reader where most writers have not yet ventured.Although the author never played LaCrosse in any professional capacity,the knowledge that he he offers herein shines throughout this book.I recommend Don`s book to everyone out there. Jeffrey Bryan White Oak,NC

Excellent:
A great work that provides a phenominal amount of historical content. A good book about a great game.