Native American Weapons

by Colin F. Taylor

Featuring 155 color photographs and illustrations, Native American Weapons surveys weapons made and used by American Indians north of present-day Mexico from prehistoric times to the late nineteenth century, when European weapons were in common use. Over thousands of years the weapons were developed and creatively matched to their environment―highly functional and often decorative, carried proudly in tribal gatherings and in war.

Genres: American History

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 10, 2001

Reviews

[Little Timmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice history book just crammed full of great photos. Nice read and well laid out information. Very recommended

[Feiraco · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good reference book on what the title implies: native American weapons. The focus is on the circa 200 years before the natives started to use rifles and revolvers en masse, and those weapons are barely mentioned. This immediately indicates one of the flaws, as natives used repeating rifles (for instance) during their major success: the Battle of the Little Bighorn. But the book itself is a great work divided in clear chapters on their functionality: striking, cutting, piercing, defensive and symbolism. The book is colorful and very readable. Overall, there are few similar books available, making this one quite unique.

[Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a very good dive in too Native American weapons and culture. I believe these are the best pictures I have ever seen in a book like this. I which the author added some more information on Aztec and Inca because there absence was noted. Over all a great book would highly recommend.