Flintknapping

Author: John C. Whittaker
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292792557
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
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.

American Flintknappers

Author: John C. Whittaker
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 9780292797512
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 382

Book Description
"Whittaker's American Flintknappers will be an important resource for students of modern replication studies. This publication not only presents information on modern non-academic flintknappers, it also addresses issues of interest to anyone studying folk technologies in general."--The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute "This is a superb book, authored by one of the only people with both the anthropological background and the connections in the world of contemporary flintknapping to write it. It really is unlike any work I'm aware of in lithics studies."--Michael Stafford, Director, Cranbrook Institute of Science Making arrowheads, blades, and other stone tools was once a survival skill and is still a craft practiced by thousands of flintknappers around the world. In the United States, knappers gather at regional "knap-ins" to socialize, exchange ideas and material, buy and sell both equipment and knapped art, and make stone tools in the company of others. In between these gatherings, the knapping community stays connected through newsletters and the Internet. In this book, avid knapper and professional anthropologist John Whittaker offers an insider's view of the knapping community. He explores why stone tools attract modern people and what making them means to those who pursue this art. He describes how new members are incorporated into the knapping community, how novices learn the techniques of knapping and find their roles within the group, how the community is structured, and how ethics, rules, and beliefs about knapping are developed and transmitted. He also explains how the practice of knapping relates to professional archaeology, the trade in modern replicas of stone tools, and the forgery of artifacts. Whittaker's book thus documents a fascinating subculture of American life and introduces the wider public to an ancient and still rewarding craft.

Old Tools - New Eyes

Author: Bob Patten
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966870107
Category : Bibliography: pp. 145-146
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Old Tools--New Eyes is definitely not a replay of information available elsewhere. It is densely packed with fresh ideas and novel viewpoints resulting from the author's long experience of experimentation, demonstration, study, and professional contacts. You do not need to take up flintknapping to enjoy this book. It allows collectors and archaeologists to appreciate the efforts of early flintknappers as well. Book jacket.

The Art of Flint Knapping

Author: D. C. Waldorf
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Flintknapping
Languages : en
Pages : 86

Book Description
Covers the basics of flint knapping, such as tools, raw materials, and flaking techniques.

The Lives of Stone Tools

Author: Kathryn Weedman Arthur
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816537135
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 329

Book Description
"This book offers critical insights into lithic technology and cultural practices concerning stone tools"--Provided by publisher.

Early Hunting Tools

Author: Matt Gravelle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964572706
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Early hunters and gatherers produced their own tools for hunting and butchering animals. Knives and spearpoints were made from glassy rocks such as flint and obsidian. Stones were pounded and chipped away, leaving a tool with a very sharp edge. Learn about the materials, methods, and products involved in flintknapping. This handbook defines over 60 fundamental terms, with original cartoons on each page, based on the lithic technology classes conducted by anthropologist Dr. Lee Sappington. Index and short bibliography included. Written for a general audience, this book has a good showing in stone jewelry shops, history museums, and state parks.

Making Native American Hunting, Fighting, and Survival Tools

Author: Monte Burch
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1599217287
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
Here is the most comprehensive guide to making your own Native American tools and weapons. This reference takes you through the steps of the basic flint-knapping of arrowheads and scrapers to the most complex decorating and finishing techniques of painting and fletching. Fully illustrated with photographs and line illustrations, this is the perfect book for the survivalist, historian, student, or Native American enthusiast.

Flintknapping

Author: John C. Whittaker
Publisher: Univ of TX + ORM
ISBN: 0292748183
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 521

Book Description
A detailed, practical guide to the ancient craft of making stone tools, featuring an archaeological analysis. Flintknapping is an ancient craft enjoying a resurgence of interest among both amateur and professional students of prehistoric cultures. In this 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. “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 “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

The Backyard Bowyer

Author: Nicholas Tomihama
Publisher: NickTomihama
ISBN: 0983248109
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
With over 300 step-by-step pictures, the Backyard Bowyer is geared for the beginning bowyer, backyard hobbyist, and anyone who has ever pondered building a wooden bow. Easy to read and follow steps go down to even the smallest detail in the design and construction of basic archery bows. Learn to craft fine wooden bows without huge investment in equipment and materials, and without being bound by location and limited workspace. Learn to construct: A classic target flat bow, an English Longbow suitable for hunting, and even your own strings and arrows for traditional and primitive archery.

Stone Tools in the Paleolithic and Neolithic Near East

Author: John J. Shea
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107006988
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 427

Book Description
This book surveys the archaeological record for stone tools from the earliest times to 6,500 years ago in the Near East.