Arrowheads and Stone Artifacts, Third Edition: A Practical Guide for the Amateur Archaeologist

by C.G. Yeager, George C. Frison (Foreword)

This practical, down-to-earth guide for surface collectors of arrowheads and stone artifacts is designed especially for amateur archaeologists and people interested in learning how to study and collect artifacts safely and responsibly. The author reveals invaluable tips on where to look for artifacts, how to identify artifacts, where surface collecting is permissible, and how to start and care for your own collection. With more than fifty new photographs and illustrations of common and rare artifacts in this new edition, Arrowheads and Stone Artifacts is the perfect addition to libraries of amateur archaeologists thirsty for knowledge about preserving and interpreting the remains of a prehistoric culture. With this ethical and informative handbook, aspiring archaeologists across the United States can learn where to look for and how to identify and preserve their own collections of common and rare stone artifacts. One of very few guides written on subject, this Nationally recognized and respected guide has sold over 80,000 copies in previous editions. The newest edition includes 100 photos (28 color photos new to this edition), 58 line drawings, and 6 maps. Author C.G. Yeager presents stone-artifact hunting as a learning experience for individuals and families. He also covers required permissions and code of ethics with respect to antiquity laws relating to Archaeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA), private landowner permissions, state permits, the prohibition against digging or excavating at sites, cataloging and documenting sites, and reporting unusual sites of scientific importance.

Genres: Archaeology, Nonfiction

236 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Rick Vickers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book for the beginning hobbyist. Pictures help with the identity of what you have and what you may find in the future.

[Linda Olin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very informative for an amateur artifact hunter. Quite a few insights in the pictures and descriptions that help identify the uses for various stone items, especially small flint tools.

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Because of this book I found my very 1st artifact an Arrowhead. I learned so much & didn't realize the benefits of knowing such ancient practices. I would love to read more informative books like this on same subject. Nothing more beautiful then holding an artifact & thinking of the work someone took to make it for survival thousands of years ago.

[Jacob Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent overview of various stone artifacts one finds in North America. Cheers for including a lengthy section on the ethics of collecting.

[PottWab Regional Library]

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[Trever · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually a wonderful book. The book is detailed when it comes how to find surface arrowheads and other stone artifacts. This book makes me want to go out and find a few of my own. The only thing that would have made this book a 5 is a more detailed archaeology standpoint and some research behind each of the facts.