Prehistoric Implements, A Reference Book - Warren King Moorehead - Bog

Prehistoric Implements is a comprehensive reference book that provides a detailed description of the various ornaments, utensils, and implements used by pre-Columbian man in America. Written by Warren King Moorehead and published in 1900, this book is an important historical document that sheds light on the tools and objects used by indigenous people before the arrival of Europeans.The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of prehistoric American cultures and their material remains. It then goes on to describe in detail the various types of implements used by these cultures, including stone tools, bone implements, pottery, and textiles. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific type of material, and includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the objects.The book also includes a section on the symbolism and meaning behind prehistoric ornaments and decorations, as well as a discussion of the different types of trade and exchange that occurred between different pre-Columbian cultures.Overall, Prehistoric Implements is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the material culture of pre-Columbian America. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who inhabited this continent before the arrival of Europeans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.