The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain by John Evans

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Author Evans, John, 1823-1908
LoC No. 03033110
Title The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain
Second Edition, Revised
Note Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain" by John Evans is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an extensive examination of prehistoric stone artifacts in Great Britain, detailing their classifications, uses, and methods of manufacture. It draws comparisons with similar artifacts from other regions, showcasing the advancements and practices of early human civilization. The opening of the book presents the author's preface and introductory remarks regarding the importance of studying stone implements and their place in archeological history. Evans expresses gratitude to several contributors and highlights the goal of providing comprehensive information on prehistoric tools, weapons, and ornaments. He outlines the organization of the text, indicating that it will first cover Neolithic antiquities before progressing to the Palæolithic era, and emphasizes the significant attention being given to these artifacts by archaeologists at the time. This initial section sets a scholarly tone and prepares readers for a detailed exploration of Great Britain's ancient stone heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Subject Great Britain -- Antiquities
Subject Stone age -- Great Britain
Category Text
EBook-No. 51960
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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