Stone Artifacts of Texas Indians

By Ellen Sue Turner, Thomas R. Hester, Richard L. McReynolds and Harry J. Shafer

Useful for academic and recreational archaeologists alike, this book identifies and describes over 200 projectile points and stone tools used by prehistoric Native American Indians in Texas. This third edition boasts twice as many illustrations—all drawn from actual specimens—and still includes charts, geographic distribution maps and reliable age-dating information. The authors also demonstrate how factors such as environment, locale and type of artifact combine to produce a portrait of theses ancient cultures.

• Language: English
• Publisher: RowmanLittlefield
• Release date: Dec 16, 2011
• ISBN: 9781589794658

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[billsearth · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have read a lot of books on Texas Indiand and artifacts.This is the best. The first 63 pages provide in-depth details on the life of the Texas papeo Indians, especially as to their methodical routines in making stone artifacts.Most of the rest of the bool is about the specific stone artifact styles found in the state, along with a map of where they have been found.The line drawings of artifacts are superior to photos as the artist can show just what he or she wants and the accurracy is preserved with no confusing photo backdrop or tonal trouble.There are many references in the several appendixes