The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain / Second Edition, Revised

Name: The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain / Second Edition, Revised
Author: John Evans

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The work surveys prehistoric stone tools, weapons, and ornaments found across Britain, combining typological description, manufacturing techniques, and archaeological context. It outlines methods of flaking, grinding, boring, and hafting; distinguishes chipped, ground-edge, and polished celts and related types such as picks, chisels, and gouges; and catalogues discoveries from barrows, caves, river drifts, and flint-mines. Numerous illustrations, measured descriptions, locality notes, and indices accompany comparative remarks that link British specimens with continental parallels.

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John Evans

John Evans was a notable British archaeologist and antiquarian, recognized for his significant contributions to the study of prehistoric implements and artifacts. His works, particularly "The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons, and Ornaments, of Great Britain and Ireland" and "The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain," provide valuable insights into the material culture of ancient Britain and Ireland. Through meticulous research and analysis, Evans helped to illuminate the technological and artistic achievements of early societies, making his writings essential for understanding the evolution of human craftsmanship in the British Isles.