The Stone Implements Of South Africa (1908) - Paperback

The Stone Implements of South Africa is a comprehensive book written by James Paul Johnson in 1908. The book is an extensive study of the stone tools and implements used by the indigenous people of South Africa. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various types of stone tools, including knives, scrapers, arrowheads, and spears. He also discusses the various materials used to make these tools, such as flint, chert, and quartz. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the stone implements. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of stone tool use in South Africa, while the second chapter discusses the various techniques used to manufacture stone tools. The subsequent chapters delve into the different types of stone tools, providing detailed descriptions and illustrations of each. The author also discusses the various uses of these tools, such as hunting, cooking, and woodworking. The final chapter of the book provides a summary of the author's findings and conclusions. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of South Africa, as well as for archaeologists and anthropologists studying the use of stone tools.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.