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Arrowpoints Spearheads and Knives of Prehistoric Times. Written by Thomas Wilson. An article printed in 1897 : 178 Pages 65 plates 201 figures
1897ref. 196997Smithsonian Institution Washington 1897. Softcover Booklet - Unbound Pages. Very Good Condition. A comprehensive study of stone projectile points and cutting tools analysing materials craftsmanship typology and function. The article draws on European and American examples supported by extensive plates and figures to illustrate technological development in early human cultures. This 1897 article written by Thomas Wilson was published in the Report of the Smithsonian Institution and provides a detailed study of prehistoric arrowpoints spearheads and knives. Wilson examines the materials craftsmanship and uses of these tools focusing on their significance in Paleolithic cultures across Western Europe and early America. He classifies different types of arrowheads and spearheads explaining their manufacturing techniques and functions from hunting and cutting to scraping and grinding. The article includes 65 plates and 201 figures offering microscopic details of flint and other stones used in tool-making. It remains an important reference for archaeologists and historians studying early human technology. 178 Pages 65 plates 201 figures. An authentic standalone article extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: Smithsonian Institution; Special Interest. Smithsonian Institution paperback
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