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Author: John C. Whittaker
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

14 reviews
Sales Rank: 78418

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 351
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1

ISBN: 029279083X
Dewey Decimal Number: 930.10285
EAN: 9780292790834

Publication Date: 1994
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
". . . very attractive to readers interested in ancient crafts, survival skills, or the history of technology. . . . far superior to anything currently available." --James C. Woods, director, The Herrett Museum, College of Southern Idaho "A mid-range user's guide to flintknapping is long overdue. There have been some admirable attempts to produce such a volume, but these have been targeted at specific, fairly narrow audiences. Not so with Flintknapping. . . . [Whittaker's] clear aim is to reach professional archaeologists as well as hobbyists. I believe he achieves this goal with incredible skill and humor. . . . I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in flintknapping." --Plains Anthropologist Flintknapping is an ancient craft enjoying a resurgence of interest among both amateur and professional students of prehistoric cultures. In this new guide, John C. Whittaker offers the most detailed handbook on flintknapping currently available and the only one written from the archaeological perspective of interpreting stone tools as well as making them. Flintknapping contains detailed, practical information on making stone tools. Whittaker starts at the beginner level and progresses to discussion of a wide range of techniques. He includes information on necessary tools and materials, as well as step-by-step instructions for making several basic stone tool types. Numerous diagrams allow the reader to visualize the flintknapping process, and drawings of many stone tools illustrate the discussions and serve as models for beginning knappers. Written for a wide amateur and professional audience, Flintknapping will be essential for practicing knappers as well as for teachers of the history of technology, experimental archaeology, and stone tool analysis.

Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

40000 years learning to chip rocks January 4, 2009
Men have learned to make tools by lost techniques from study and tips by a few native Americans who kept the skills alive.
This books discusses both the history of stone tools and techniques that you can learn to make your own arrow heads.
Flint and Obsidian are the two most used types of rock.
You can hurt yourself doing this:
I read a novel about the new Stoneage and the occupation of making points was one that led to scarred hands.
I enjoyed the book.

5 out of 5 stars

Flintknapping:Making and Understanding Stone Tools February 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This is an excellent book for the novice or the expert. Everything you need to know about making stone tools the way neolithic man did is easily explained using simple very clear language. The author has done an excellent job explaining the methods, history and reasons behind a very fascinating, little known subject. Those who are interested in the history of technology will love this book.

5 out of 5 stars

Very Informative! November 22, 2007
This book is without a doubt, one of the best books I have ever read on flintknapping! The black and white photos and drawings show the exact methods of making stone tools, and how they were probably used by Native Americans.

5 out of 5 stars

Great for the arrowhead lover in your family November 9, 2007
I bought this as a gift for my husband who is an avid arrowhead collector. He was very impressed!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Maybe the most complete book on the subject of Flintknapping! August 23, 2007
This is another five star pick, a must have if you are learning to flintknap or just studying primitive skills. Full of information for the beginner to expert.

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