Arrowpoints, Spearheads, And Knives Of Prehistoric Times (1899)

By Thomas Wilson

Book Overview

Arrowpoints, Spearheads, and Knives of Prehistoric Times is a book written by Thomas Wilson in 1899. The book is a comprehensive study of the weapons used by prehistoric people. It covers the development of weapons from the earliest stone tools to the more advanced weapons made of bronze and iron. Wilson examines the various types of arrowheads, spearheads, and knives used by prehistoric people, and provides detailed descriptions of their shapes, sizes, and materials. He also discusses the techniques used to make these weapons, including flintknapping and casting. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the weapons, as well as diagrams of the manufacturing process. Arrowpoints, Spearheads, and Knives of Prehistoric Times is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of weapons and the development of technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104618931
• ISBN13: 9781104618933
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Really Absorbing

This treasure of a book is a huge survey of prehistoric stone weapons, amazingly rendered in what must be hundreds of artfully detailed line drawings. The wonderful Helen Marshall Thomas frames the material perfectly. Besides having hours of fun with it, I came away with the strange sense of empathy and understanding for the prehistoric peoples who fashioned these early stone tools.

Amazing

I am so happy I bought this book. The line drawings are breathtaking. The writing is fascinating. This is truly a relic that I'm glad has been brought back to life for historians, collectors, etc.