Publisher's Synopsis
Guide to the Palaeolithic Artifacts and Features of the Americas is the go-to reference for stone, bone, antler, ivory, and wooden artifacts of the palaeolithic era in the Americas. Written by Ricard Michael Gramly, an expert in the field, this book canvases a century of archaeological literature and scholarship and includes over 150 images to clearly and efficiently classify the artifacts discussed.
Each artifact includes all the terms and synonyms by which it is classified, a visual depiction of the artifact, and the time period in which the artifact occurred in.
Combining both Old and New World technologies, typologies and practices, this book is a must have for professional and amateur archaeologists, collectors of palaeolithic artifacts, and the casual reader interested in the history of the Americas.
