The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain Second Edition, Revised

"The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain" by John Evans is a late 19th-century scholarly book, presenting a detailed study of prehistoric stone tools and decorations found in Great Britain. Evans classifies these artifacts, explains how they were used and made, and compares them to similar items from other places, highlighting the skills and lives of early people. He expresses thanks to those who helped with the book and states its purpose: to offer complete information on prehistoric tools, weapons, and ornaments. Evans lays out the book's plan, starting with stone items from the Neolithic period and then moving to the older Palæolithic period; this introduction shows that archaeologists of the time were very interested in these ancient objects and invites readers into a careful look at Britain's ancient past.