Prehistoric Objects Classified and Described (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gerard Fowke

9780265607435: Prehistoric Objects Classified and Described (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265607434 ISBN 13: 9780265607435

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the surprising world of prehistoric tools and pottery in the Missouri Basin.

This accessible overview draws on a rich collection of artifacts to show how ancient peoples made and used stone implements, pottery, and ceremonial objects, with regional detail from Missouri, Arkansas, and nearby areas. Learn how everyday items and sacred objects reveal daily life, trade, and beliefs without needing any prior archaeological background.

The book blends clear explanations with concrete examples, from flint disks and carved celts to pottery types and saltladen vessels. It also highlights how perishable materials once shaped a large part of aboriginal life, and why many finds come from cemeteries and village sites rather than mounds alone.

How chipped flint implements were crafted, finished, and used
The roles of pottery, ceramics, and ceremonial stones in daily life and ritual
The distribution of artifacts across Missouri, Arkansas, and the American Bottoms
Why perishable materials have largely vanished and what survives in the record

Ideal for readers curious about how ancient people lived, worked, and expressed identity through material culture, this edition offers a grounded introduction with plenty of real-world examples.

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