| Author |
Honea, Kenneth |
| Title |
Early Man Projectile Points in the Southwest
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| Series Title |
Museum of New Mexico Press, Popular Series Pamphlet No. 4
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Early Man Projectile Points in the Southwest" by Kenneth Honea is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This work provides an in-depth examination of the various types of projectile points utilized by early human populations in the Southwest region of the United States. It likely delves into the archaeological significance of these points, including their design and manufacturing methods, while situating them within the broader context of early human hunting practices. The book meticulously categorizes several projectile point types associated with early humans, offering detailed descriptions of their shapes, sizes, and manufacturing techniques. Honea discusses the cultural significance of points such as Blanco, Sandia, Clovis, Folsom, and many others, outlining their distinct characteristics and geographical distributions. He highlights the connection between these artifacts and the hunting strategies employed during the Pleistocene era, emphasizing the technological advancements in tool-making and how these advancements reflect the adaptability and creativity of early peoples in their pursuit of survival in diverse environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Implements
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Southwest, New
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| Subject |
Arrowheads
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65169 |
| Release Date |
Apr 26, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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