Description
By Bob Patten. You need not take up flintknapping to find this book a valuable resource. It has something for everyone. Archaeologists – Every stone tool and chip of debitage tells a story of how it came to be. By analyzing the distinctive attributes of flakes and their scars, we can decipher their often-hidden messages and the circumstances behind their creation. Collectors – Artifact typologies entail more than just shape. Explore the deeper, more subtle technological differences that make each point style special. Flintknappers – Learn from a master knapper the physical basis for fracture and how to control it, through in-depth discussion and detailed illustrations of the knapping process. Students – By exploring the many attributes of chipped stone artifacts, we can learn intriguing and valuable secrets about the lifestyles and motivations of those who made them in ancient times.
