Flint Spear and Arrow-Heads

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—Flint spear-head from the lacustrine settlements of Switzerland.—Various shapes of flint arrow-heads from the lacustrine settlements of Switzerland.

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Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subject:: Science & Technology
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Format:: Landscape (wider)
Source:: University of California Libraries, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Primitive man
Author:: Figuier, Louis
Publisher:: New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1876
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Description:

The Swiss lake dwellings were discovered in mid-nineteenth century and have since become one of the best known and studied type of prehistoric settlement. Favorable climate conditions have allowed for good preservation of organic remains and fruitful research.

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{{cite web | title=Flint Spear and Arrow-Heads | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/arrow-heads/ | author=Unknown | year=1876 | access-date=March 27, 2025 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}