This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...They were undoubtedlv used in flaking flint tools, and from continual use many of them have attained an almost globular form. They arepiiade of jasper, quartz, quartzite and other tough stones. Fig. 350, represents a partly grooved hammer of sandstone having also on one side a shallow cavity. It was found near ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...They were undoubtedlv used in flaking flint tools, and from continual use many of them have attained an almost globular form. They arepiiade of jasper, quartz, quartzite and other tough stones. Fig. 350, represents a partly grooved hammer of sandstone having also on one side a shallow cavity. It was found near Allentown, Pa., and belongs to the writer. The Woman's Knife. These semi-lunar shaped knives only used by women and which corresto the present saddler's knife, are a pattern derived from those used: he Eskimo. Although quite numerous in New York, in New Jersey and Per njsylvania they are exceedingly rare. Fig. 351 represents one of these implements made of banded slate. It was found near Amityville, New York, and belongs to Mr. S. R. Austin. pon by Pottery. The Indians of this geographical section knew how to make terra cotta ware. The state of New York has furnished many nicely ornamented vessels still in perfect condition. In Pennsylvania and New Jersey hut few perfect pots have been found. Fragments are, however, plentiful. A numbet of these showing different designs are figured here. S. 1-2. Fig. 352. Grooved Axes. The Indians made a general use of the implements known to every one as grooved stone axes. Not only have we authorities who cite this fact, but it is also proven by the many specimens found in every section of the United States. The Missionary Loskiel states that the hatchets were wedgjes made of hard stones, 6 or 8 inches long, sharpened at the edge and fastened to a wooden handle. They were not used to fell trees, but only to peel them or to kill their enemies. Many of these objects are found with rather blunt edges and this causes Dr. Rau, the late learned author and curator of archaeology in the Smithsonian Institution, to claim that..
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