Turner, Robert
Flint Knapping: A Guide to Making Your Own Stone Age Tool Kit
- ISBN 13:
- 9780752488745
- author:
- Turner, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 16
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- History, Ancient History & Civilisation, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Flint Knapping: A Guide to Making Your Own Stone Age Toolkit Robert Turner's expert guide explores the ancient art of flint knapping, revealing how our prehistoric ancestors used this skill for survival. From everyday tasks like hunting and food preparation to more complex activities such as farming and shelter construction, flint played a vital role in their daily lives. Through detailed instruction and illustrations, Turner explains the techniques and tools used by early mankind, providing a unique insight into the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Ages. This comprehensive guide enables readers to replicate their own Stone Age toolkit, allowing them to appreciate the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our ancestors.