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Description of the Test Specimen of the Rostro-Carinate Industry Found Beneath the Norwich Crag, Vol. 4: Occasional Papers, No 4 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Investigating a remarkable rostro-carinate flint implement
The Norwich test specimen is presented here with careful photographic study to show its distinctive beak-like shape and the careful sequence of shaping blows. This edition examines whether human craft created its form or if other forces could have shaped it.
This description focuses on the specimen itself, its notable features, and how it compares to a closely similar find. It outlines the planes, fractures, and trimming marks that together suggest deliberate workmanship. It also situates the piece within a broader discussion of its possible age and its place in a wider collection of rostro-carinate flints.- What makes the beak‑like form and dorsal/ventral planes unique among flint tools
- How a sequence of fractures and trimming blows contributes to the final shape
- Comparisons with a second specimen from Ireland to highlight similar design
- Considerations of geological age and where the Norwich specimen fits in broader timelines
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed examination of the prehistoric flint implements known as Rostro-carinates. Rostro-carinates are a distinctive type of prehistoric tool characterized by their beak-like shape and carefully crafted surfaces. The book's author argues that these tools were not created by chance but are the result of deliberate human workmanship, representing a specific stage in the development of prehistoric technology. The author presents a close analysis of several well-preserved Rostro-carinates, providing detailed descriptions and photographic documentation to support their claims. The book goes on to explore the possible uses and significance of Rostro-carinates, placing them within the broader context of prehistoric human behavior and technological innovation. Through its rigorous analysis and the presentation of new evidence, this book challenges traditional assumptions about the origins and development of prehistoric tools, offering valuable insights into the cognitive and cultural capabilities of our early ancestors. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332492817_0
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