1 comments about The Overstreet Indian Arrowheads.

1. High quality, clear photos. Would prefer to have book organized by classification of point types rather than geographical areas.

No comments about The Official Overstreet Identification and Price Guide to Indian Arrowheads.

2 comments about Arrowheads of the Central Great Plains: Identification & Value Guide.

1. Danial Fox has written a very informative book that I would highly recommend to anyone intrested in Great Plains arrowheads.I found the section on lithic materials very helpful and the pictures of artifacts fantastic. It's packed cover to cover with good information.



2. This book is very finely done! The pictures are excellent, the information is very educational.

No comments about Adventures in Stone Artifacts: A Family Guide to Arrowheads & Other Artifacts.

1 comments about The OPG to American Indian Arrowheads, 1st Edition (Official Price Guide to American Indian Arrowheads).

1. "The Official Price Guide to American Indian Arrowheads" by John L. Stivers stands leagues apart from any would-be competitors before or since its publication. Other attempts at such a guide fail miserably in comparison to the quality and importance achieved in this work. In the study and identification of every type of stone tip, this complete reference guide to the widely popular sport of collecting artifacts from America's Stone Age leaves no stone unturned. Such a long awaited comprehensive guide to one of America's most fascinating pastimes is appropriate and invaluable fare for both the young and old alike, from absolute beginner to studied academic. With the use and aid of this book, anyone can follow their interest in American arrowheads as far as they choose or need to. A brief and fascinating introduction covers the history of the collection of American artifacts, guidelines for the amateur archaeologist, advice for the collector, and instructions on how to use the guide, complete with easy to understand point and blade charts that clearly illustrate the different styles that are a point or blade's identifying marks. A concise but thorough glossary defines the terms that are used in the impressive 531 page, 18 chapter catalogue of the most thorough and responsible representation of the wide range of types and quality of American arrowheads ever compiled. Hundreds of photographs of every type of American arrowhead found, and a fascinating array of other stone tools, provide for endless hours of fascinating perusal. The resources section offers a valuable reference for the hobbyist or academic alike looking to further their study or collection of stone tips and tools, with a listing of auctions and auctioneers, collectors included in the guide, shows and events where stone artifacts can be found, as well as pertinent organizations, periodicals, and sources of reproduction and restoration. This instructional and fully illustrated guide will make a fantastic and timeless gift to anyone that's held an arrowhead in their hand, or searched a creek bed or plowed field in the hopes of finding one of these American treasures. John L. Stivers' work, unlike any other existing attempts at similar guides, is a fascinating and invaluable guide that will be very much at home on the family bookshelf right next to the World Almanac, Encyclopedia Brittannica, and Webster's Dictionary.

5 comments about The Overstreet Indian Arrowheads: Identification and Price Guide (Official Overstreet Indian Arrowhead Identification and Price Guide).

1. EASTERN SEABOARDS EXAMPLES ARE DOMINATED BY MUSEUM IN N.C. ALSO PG.211 HARDAWAY G7 $420-$575 THEN PG. 441 HARDAWAY G7$35-$-50 WHAT GIVES ? P.S. LOOKING TO PURCHASE A COPY OF OVERSTREETINDIAN ARROWHEADS THE FIRST EDITION.



2. This book, while a most comprehensive collection of projetile points, lacks the ethics necessary of such a volume. These artifacts are national treasures, not mere collectables. They represent a non-renewable resource. When a projectile point is taken out of context, it loses all meaning except for its reality of object. It means nothing to history. The collection of arrowheads, and further, the actual pricing of them, leads to the further erradication of informaiton of the past. Books of this sort should not be published, as they promote unethical collecting practices.



3. Great book! Many, many pictures from all regions including the NE. The best book I've found for a vast array of artifacts, many styles, examples etc. A great help for the novice collector! Many great ads for arrowhead sites on the web as well. Finally a visual guide to "see" actual pieces not just sketches!



4. Although there were many black and white photos there were no 'high quality' color photos. I found the section on my part of the country, the midwest, painfully lacking. I have yet to positively identify any of my twenty or so arrowheads using this book.



5. I have enjoyed my copy of this book, finding it particularly helpful in typing points, though not as much so in valuing. In response to the kind reader from Mass., all the point hunters I know, myself included, only hunt sites that are already culturally & historically ruined (i.e. plowed fields), with express permission of the private landowner. We don't go looking for burial mounds,etc. With regards to points being a non-renewable resource, true. BUT, I know of several fields that have been hunted for easily 100 years, and still produce points with each plowing. Many sites were in use as camp or village sites for literally thousands of years. I respectfully suggest that the kind reader turn attention more to construction sites and new road projects when looking for where true historical sites are being desecrated and ignored. Often, these sites are "overlooked" to avoid having projects put on extended (read here, expensive years) hold while the site is thoroughly researched. Happy Hunting!

4 comments about Arrowheads and Spear Points in the Prehistoric Southeast: A Guide to Understanding Cultural Artifacts.

1. This is a very short read. Not including the preface, introduction and appendices in the back (most of which is a list of museums in various states with collections or information you can look at), the content of the book barely takes up 59 pages. And the information is very, very general. She describes the major periods of North American Indian occupation from Paleo to Archaic, Mississipian, Woodland, etc. Each description takes up about 5-8 pages and includes hand-drawn images of a few projectile points, pottery styles, drills, or axe heads associated with that time frame. Frankly, I found the information to be at the level of a freshman 100 level Archaeology research paper. It's good information for a beginner level but hardly worth paying full book price for. It could benefit from maps showing locations of known archaeological sites representative of the times discussed, sketches of dig sites that might show how burial sites were arranged, housing styles and locations and discuss one or two major archaelogical digs for each time period. As it is, I found the information too general and would suggest that someone interested check out your local library for a book that provides more information (and is free). Or continue your search on Amazon!



2. People who only want to collect artifacts might not like this book since it is not a complete identification guide and does not put monetary values on projectile points. However, if you wish to learn the basic information about what scientific archaeologists have discovered this is a well-written introduction.



3. This is a very helpful reference book to Indian Points. This is a detailed work on how the points were made, what designs were from what region, and dating. This book is recomended for beginners and the experienced collector and a good companion book to "Overstreets Indian Projectile Point Price Guide".



4. I bought this book to go with a set of North Central Florida Prehistoric Arrowheads I found on ebay for my nephew for this Christmas. The book was great and has info that a 9 year old can grasp and ages on up. Encourages the student to go out and look for arrowheads!!