
audiobook
by John Evans
The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain; Second Edition, Revised; By Sir John Evans.
This volume offers a thorough survey of the stone tools, weapons and decorative objects that early peoples left behind across the British Isles. Drawing on the extensive collections of noted antiquarians and the author’s own field observations, it presents each class of artifact with clear, measured description and contextual commentary. Listeners will hear the author’s careful explanations of how these implements were fashioned and used, bringing ancient daily life into focus.
The second, revised edition expands the original work with fresh findings from the last quarter‑century, especially new material on the Paleolithic period, while retaining the original structure for easy reference. Over sixty newly engraved woodcuts accompany the text, each rendered with an eye for accuracy so listeners can visualize the shapes and details of the objects. Comprehensive subject and locality indexes round out the study, making it a valuable guide for anyone curious about Britain’s deep prehistoric heritage.
Full title
The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain Second Edition, Revised Second Edition, Revised
Language
en
Duration
~31 hours (1813K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
May 2, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1908
A leading Victorian antiquarian, geologist, and numismatist, he helped turn the study of prehistoric Britain into a more systematic science. Best known for major works on ancient stone, bronze, and coin finds, he combined a businessman’s discipline with a collector’s curiosity.
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