Stone Knapping
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Flintknapping
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Author : John C. Whittaker
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-03-01
Flintknapping written by John C. Whittaker and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-01 with Social Science categories.
Flintknapping is an ancient craft enjoying a resurgence of interest among both amateur and professional students of prehistoric cultures. In this new guide, John C. Whittaker offers the most detailed handbook on flintknapping currently available and the only one written from the archaeological perspective of interpreting stone tools as well as making them. Flintknapping contains detailed, practical information on making stone tools. Whittaker starts at the beginner level and progresses to discussion of a wide range of techniques. He includes information on necessary tools and materials, as well as step-by-step instructions for making several basic stone tool types. Numerous diagrams allow the reader to visualize the flintknapping process, and drawings of many stone tools illustrate the discussions and serve as models for beginning knappers. Written for a wide amateur and professional audience, Flintknapping will be essential for practicing knappers as well as for teachers of the history of technology, experimental archaeology, and stone tool analysis.
Flint Knapping
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Author : Robert Turner
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2013-06-03
Flint Knapping written by Robert Turner and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-03 with Social Science categories.
Flint knapping, which is the shaping of flint or other fracturing stone to manufacture tools, was one of the primary skills used for survival by our prehistoric ancestors. Early mankind once made and used these implements on a daily basis to hunt, prepare food and clothing, to farm, make shelters, and perform all the other tasks required for Stone Age existence. A material that has been with us since earliest times, flint still plays a part in our lives today: it is used in cigarette, gas and barbeque lighters; in some parts of Britain it is a major building material; and many of our beaches have shingle which is just flint by another name. In this informative and original guide, expert Robert Turner explains how flint was used, what tools were made and what they were made for, and provides detailed instruction of how to make them, enabling the reader to replicate their own Stone Age toolkit. Illustrated throughout, Flint Knapping is a journey of archaeological discovery through the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Ages.
American Flintknappers
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Author : John C. Whittaker
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2013-09-17
American Flintknappers written by John C. Whittaker and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-17 with Social Science categories.
“An important resource for students of modern replication studies . . . Of interest to anyone studying folk technologies in general.” ―The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Making arrowheads, blades, and other stone tools was once a survival skill and is still a craft practiced by thousands of flintknappers around the world. In the United States, knappers gather at regional “knap-ins” to socialize, exchange ideas and material, buy and sell both equipment and knapped art, and make stone tools in the company of others. In between these gatherings, the knapping community stays connected through newsletters and the Internet. In this book, avid knapper and professional anthropologist John Whittaker offers an insider’s view of the knapping community. He explores why stone tools attract modern people and what making them means to those who pursue this art. He describes how new members are incorporated into the knapping community, how novices learn the techniques of knapping and find their roles within the group, how the community is structured, and how ethics, rules, and beliefs about knapping are developed and transmitted. He also explains how the practice of knapping relates to professional archaeology, the trade in modern replicas of stone tools, and the forgery of artifacts. Whittaker's book thus documents a fascinating subculture of American life and introduces the wider public to an ancient and still rewarding craft. “This is a superb book, authored by one of the only people with both the anthropological background and the connections in the world of contemporary flintknapping to write it. It really is unlike any work I’m aware of in lithics studies.” —Michael Stafford, Director, Cranbrook Institute of Science
Flintknapping
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Author : John C. Whittaker
language : en
Publisher: Univ of TX + ORM
Release Date : 2010-06-25
Flintknapping written by John C. Whittaker and has been published by Univ of TX + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-25 with Social Science categories.
A detailed, practical guide to the ancient craft of making stone tools, featuring an archaeological analysis. Flintknapping is an ancient craft enjoying a resurgence of interest among both amateur and professional students of prehistoric cultures. In this guide, John C. Whittaker offers the most detailed handbook on flintknapping currently available and the only one written from the archaeological perspective of interpreting stone tools as well as making them. Flintknapping contains detailed, practical information on making stone tools. Whittaker starts at the beginner level and progresses to discussion of a wide range of techniques. He includes information on necessary tools and materials, as well as step-by-step instructions for making several basic stone tool types. Numerous diagrams allow the reader to visualize the flintknapping process, and drawings of many stone tools illustrate the discussions and serve as models for beginning knappers. Written for a wide amateur and professional audience, Flintknapping will be essential for practicing knappers as well as for teachers of the history of technology, experimental archaeology, and stone tool analysis. “A mid-range user’s guide to flintknapping is long overdue. There have been some admirable attempts to produce such a volume, but these have been targeted at specific, fairly narrow audiences. Not so with Flintknapping. . . . [Whittaker’s] clear aim is to reach professional archaeologists as well as hobbyists. I believe he achieves this goal with incredible skill and humor. . . . I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in flintknapping.” —Plains Anthropologist “Very attractive to readers interested in ancient crafts, survival skills, or the history of technology . . . . Far superior to anything currently available.” —James C. Woods, director, The Herrett Museum, College of Southern Idaho
Flint Knapping
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Author : Robert Turner
language : en
Publisher: History Press
Release Date : 2013
Flint Knapping written by Robert Turner and has been published by History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Flint knapping was one of the primary skills for survival for our prehistoric ancestors. This guide will enable the reader, with practice, to manufacture their own Stone Age tool kit. The expert author guides the reader on a journey of discovery, passing on ancient knowledge of how flint tools from the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze age were made and used.
Technology Of Knapped Stone
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Author : Marie-Louise Inizan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Technology Of Knapped Stone written by Marie-Louise Inizan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Axes categories.
Stein/Silex - Europa - Werkzeuge/Geräte.
The Art Of Flint Knapping
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Author : D. C. Waldorf
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Art Of Flint Knapping written by D. C. Waldorf and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Flintknapping categories.
Flintknapping
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Author : Paul Hellweg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
Flintknapping written by Paul Hellweg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Social Science categories.
Complete "how to" book on the manufacture of arrowheads and other stone tools. This book contains everything the beginner needs to know to make his or her own arrowheads, spearheads, knives, axes, hammers, mortar/pestle sets, and related artifacts. All information is presented in an easily understood step by step format, and understanding is further enhanced by the effective use of numerous illustrations.
Stone Knapping
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Author : Valentine Roux
language : en
Publisher: McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research
Release Date : 2005
Stone Knapping written by Valentine Roux and has been published by McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Social Science categories.
How were early stone tools made, and what can they tell us about the development of human cognition? This question lies at the basis of archaeological research on human origins and evolution, and the present volume fulfils a growing need among advanced students and researchers working in this field. The individual chapters by a range of leading international scholars approach stone knapping from a multidisciplinary perspective that embraces psychology, physiology, behavioural biology and primatology as well as archaeology. The skills and behaviour of humans and their primate relatives are key parts of the enquiry. The result is a better understanding of early human engagement with the material world and the complex actions required for the creation of stone tools. The book contains many illustrations and is extensively referenced, and provides a landmark contribution in this field.
Technology And Terminology Of Knapped Stone
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Author : Marie-Louise Inizan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Technology And Terminology Of Knapped Stone written by Marie-Louise Inizan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Building stones categories.