Comparing axe heads of stone, bronze, and steel: Studies in experimental archaeology

Journal of Field Archaeology

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 333-351

  Mathieu, James R ^a   Meyer, Daniel A ^a  

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EID: 85036026413     PISSN: 00934690     EISSN: 20424582     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/009346997792208122     Document Type: Article

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