Flintknapping
John C. Whittaker
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Flintknapping
Published
1994
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Pages
341
ISBN-10
0292790821
Description
Flintknapping, the making of stone tools, 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. Whittaker also considers the archaeological value of stone tools as a record of the history of past cultures and of the development of tool technology through time and its human consequences. He includes numerous references to scholarly and more general literature and an extensive bibliography for readers who wish to pursue these topics further. 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.
The art of flint knapping
Flintknapping
Early Hunting Tools
Tools versus cores
Primitive tools
The basics of biface knapping in the eastern fluted point tradition
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Flintknapping?
This edition of Flintknapping has approximately 341 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Flintknapping?
For most readers, Flintknapping typically takes between 7h 6m and 4h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 85,250 words
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What is the word count of Flintknapping?
The estimated word count for Flintknapping is approximately 85,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Flintknapping?
Flintknapping was written by John C. Whittaker.
When was Flintknapping published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.