Knapper's Guide to Late Archaic, Woodland, and Others - Book 4 - eBook/Digital Version

In this new digital eBook format, D.C. Waldorf presents his fourth volume in the Master Knapper’s Guide Series, starting with points from the end of the Late Archaic which can be considered a transitional period leading into the Early Woodland, and continuing with more major and important types from the Middle and Late Woodland, through the Mississippian, and on into Early Historic times.

As in the first three books, the goal is to present illustrations of old original specimens that would be useful as guides and templates for the modern flint worker. Also, for comparison with the old points there have been included examples of reproductions made by the author and some of the best modern flint craftsmen. With the exception of a few schematic sketches, and photo-scans, the majority of the figures in this book are the fine line art of the late Valerie Waldorf. Featured in this volume are some Florida basal notched points, Texas Pedernales, Montell, Frio, Marcos, Ensor, Lang, Castroville, Shumla, Langtree, San Saba knives, tang knives, triangular knives, four bevels, and Caddo blades. The Late Archaic and Woodland classics from the upper Midwest are Afton, Meadowood, the Broad Point series, Turkeytails, Beavertails, Adena, Waubesa, Dickson, Ohio Hopewell, Snyders, Gibson, Middle Woodland dart points, Hopewell Ross points, and Late Woodland including Intrusive Mound and Jacks Reef. Mississippian and Early Historic pieces include many types of arrow points, and large bifacial blades and agricultural implements.

A section with more modern reproductions and facsimiles features some of the finest work done by contemporary master flintknappers. The last section is the author’s personal perspective on the major lithic resources used to make the large percussion flaked bifaces that were so prevalent during the periods.

86 pages with 346 illustrations, and 43 photos. 40 Mb digital download.

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