Identification and prehistoric exploitation of chert from Fort Hood, Bell and Coryell counties, Texas /

2) distinguish the chert types and varieties within each

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dickens, William Alan, 1947-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
Subjects:
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Description
Summary:2) distinguish the chert types and varieties within each
altered cherts; and 5) correlate the experimental results
analyses of the archaeological lithic assemblages. The
archaeological analysis. Prehistoric chert quarries were
are highly varied, encompassing a wide range of colors,
deposit; 3) collect samples f rom each deposit; 4) conduct a
distinct types of chert and their variation ranges were
enhance flakability, while others did not. Over 500 bifaces
established. Some of the types required heat alteration to
examined for evidence of material preference, initial
experimental replications compared favorably with the
locations had the best quality material, as evident from the
prehistoric inhabitants of the area knew which chert
reduction activity, and transport of material.
Reservation contain numerous chert deposits. These cherts
series of f laking experiments involving unheated and heat-
stone tool manufacture. A survey of the Fort Hood region was
textures, and flaking characteristics that are desirable for
The eastern and northern portions of the Fort Hood Military
undertaken to: 1) establish the locations of chert deposits;
were experimentally produced. The results of these
with archaeological assemblages f rom the same region. Seven
Item Description:"Major subject: Anthropology".
Vita.
Physical Description:viii, 179 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
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Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.