| View Larger Image | Flintknapping: Making and Understanding Stone Tools | Paperbackby John C. Whittaker (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | University of Texas Press | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 351 Pages | | Publication Date: | 1994 | | Sales Rank: | 37,341th |
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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 (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 18 reviews)
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Just What I Was Looking For by M. Clark (Washington state, USA)  5 Stars
June 10, 2009
Because part of my heritage is Native American it entered my mind that I ought to at least learn how they made their arrowpoints, and this seemed the best book for the purpose. Having now read the book I have to say that it was excellent! Excellent coverage of the entire field of flintknapping. The only thing lacking is a DVD bound with the book to show how to do it -- because it is very hard to describe the work without being able to show it. But the book does a very creditable job of it, nevertheless.
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Solid purchase by Doug Thompson (Camp Speicher, Iraq) 5 Stars
May 25, 2009
This is a pretty solid purchase, It covers more then just "how to" knap. The chapters that focus strictly on knapping are pretty in depth as well. If you decide to purchase this book, I would suggest not skipping through any of the chapters. You will miss valuable information.
SOLID PURCHASE
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great text. by Donald P. Mcelroy  4 Stars
May 11, 2009
this book is full of great information. It goes into detail and covers all aspects giving much insight to the world of flinknapping.
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A mix of art and science by J. Anderson (Eastern US) 4 Stars
April 12, 2009
Detailed and practical, Flintknapping, by John Whittaker, provides a complete overview of the how and why of making stone tools. The author approaches the subject with the care and attention of an archaeologist while keeping the actual instruction on flintknapping at a level most will find easy to understand.
Some books are more focused on just the art of making stone tools, this book incorporates a scientist's view as well. It makes for a well-rounded approach to the subject.
If you want more than just a "how to" this is a must have.
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40000 years learning to chip rocks by R. Bagula (Lakeside, Ca United States) 4 Stars
January 04, 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.
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