Field Guide to Projectile Points of the Midwest:

Justice, Noel D.; Kudlaty, Suzanne K.

ISBN 10: 0253214637 / ISBN 13: 9780253214638

Published by Indiana University Press, U.S.A., 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Field Guide to Projectile Points of the Midwest:
• Publisher: Indiana University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0253214637
• ISBN 13: 9780253214638
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Archaeology

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Synopsis

Small stone tools and arrow points are among the few remaining traces of human history that stretches back over 10,000 years. This book is a convenient guide to the projectile points that can be found in the Midwestern United States. Designed to be used as a field reference, this book provides a type name and a short description of the physical characteristics, age, and distribution for the most often found styles of projectile points. Each type is illustrated with a detailed drawing and most have cross-sectional views to aid in identification. There is also a guide to terminology used to describe the physical characteristics of projectile points. Here is the perfect companion to keep at hand to aid in your search for traces of the native peoples of the midwest.

About the Authors

Noel D. Justice is Assistant Director and Curator of Collections at the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University. Author of a series of books on stone age spear and arrow points of the regions of the United States, he has spent his life exploring the lands, institutions, and libraries of the U. S. in search of answers to the questions of who the first Americans were, where they lived, and what artifacts they left behind.

Suzanne K. Kudlaty is Curator of the Johnson County Museum in Franklin, Indiana.

Noel D. Justice is Assistant Director and Curator of Collections at the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University. Author of a series of books on stone age spear and arrow points of the regions of the United States, he has spent his life exploring the lands, institutions, and libraries of the U. S. in search of answers to the questions of who the first Americans were, where they lived, and what artifacts they left behind.

Suzanne K. Kudlaty is Curator of the Johnson County Museum in Franklin, Indiana.