Print on Demand. This book delves into the craftsmanship of stone artifacts created by Native Americans in the pre-Columbian era. It primarily focuses on stone tools, categorised into arrow and spear points, harpoon points, knives and punches, needles, fishhooks, and other miscellaneous objects. The author presents a comprehensive analysis of stone-age weaponry, toolmaking techniques, and unique ceremonial items like banner stones, beads, and pendants. Through the exploration of stone-age cultural practices, this book unveils a fascinating chapter in human history, uncovering the ingenuity and artistic prowess of our 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.

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Third District of Louisiana (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

ISBN 10

1331523516

ISBN 13

9781331523512

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Archaeology

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Unearth the Stone Age in North America and see how ancient peoples shaped their world with expert clarity.

This volume surveys art, pottery, and carved stone figures, illuminating how prehistoric communities expressed themselves through ground stone and ceramics.

This edition compiles a broad view of artifacts and their cultural contexts, offering accessible explanations of how early Americans lived, created, and learned over time. It focuses on the stone-age world across regions from the Plains to the Cliff-Dweller cultures, highlighting notable forms like bird-stones and the evolution of pottery.

Learn how ground stone effigies were made and what they may reveal about ancient artisans.
See how pottery varied by region and culture, from crude northern wares to highly developed southern styles.
Discover the role of everyday objects in daily life, cooking, and ceremonial practice.
Understand how scholars classify and compare artifacts to trace cultural connections and progress.

Ideal for readers of archaeology and history who want a clear, image-rich look at North American stone-age art and craft, without spoilers about specific stories.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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