A Study of the Function and Technology of Certain Bifacial Tools from Southern Texas
Language: English
Published by Texas Historical Survey Committee, Austin TX, 1971
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Whitledge Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.Whitledge Books
AbeBooks seller since October 21, 2015
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 15.00
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A STUDY OF THE FUNCTION AND TECHNOLOGY OF CERTAIN BIFACIAL TOOLS FROM SOUTHERN TEXAS (ARCHEOLOGICAL REPORT NO. 20), Harry J. Shafer and Thomas Roy Hester, softcover, illustrated with photos, maps, and drawings, taped 2-staple binding, 1971. ITEM CONDITION: fine. The text block and illustrations are in fine condition with no tears, dog-ears, or marks. There is no bookplate or signature of a prior owner. Not a remainder or library item. The wraps are in fine condition. 11 x 8 ½, 11 pages, 6 ounces. XX Abstract: A series of unique chipped stone tools (Olmos bifaces) from southern Texas is described and a number are illustrated. Analysis has revealed that several techniques were used to re sharpen the tools, and microscopic studies have yielded data on weather patterns and suggested a possible function for the tools. Distribution data are also presented.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Study of the Function and Technology of Certain Bifacial Tools from Southern Texas
- Author
- Shafer, Harry J.; Thomas Roy Hester
- Publisher
- Texas Historical Survey Committee, Austin TX
- Publication year
- 1971
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 6 ounces
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Archeology, Flint Tools, Texas
Whitledge Books
Austin, TX, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since October 21, 2015
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Whitledge Books offers rare, unusual, or interesting books of all kinds, but primarily in the fields of literature, history, Texana, The South, The West, Native American studies, archeology, anthropology, biography, cultural studies, art, music, film, and folklore. We will also offer various periodicals, film memorabilia (photos, press kits, posters, scripts), music (LPs, CDs, and 78s), and DVDs/VHS tapes.
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