Flint Chips: A Guide to Pre-Historic Arch�ology, as Illustrated by the Collection in the Blackmore Museum, Salisbury

By Edward Thomas Stevens

Book Overview

Flint Chips: A Guide to Pre-Historic Archaeology is a book written by Edward Thomas Stevens in 1870. The book is a comprehensive guide to prehistoric archaeology, specifically focusing on the study of flint tools and their uses. The author provides detailed descriptions of various types of flint tools, including knives, scrapers, arrowheads, and spearheads, and explains how they were made and used by ancient humans. The book also covers the geological formation of flint, as well as its distribution throughout the world. Stevens discusses the importance of flint in prehistoric societies, its role in the development of agriculture, and its use in trade and commerce. In addition to its practical information, Flint Chips also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the tools and techniques discussed. The book is aimed at both amateur and professional archaeologists, as well as anyone interested in the history of human civilization. Overall, Flint Chips is a valuable resource for anyone interested in prehistoric archaeology, particularly the study of flint tools and their significance in human history.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: 1436849047
• ISBN13: 9781436849043
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 652 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"