The past in the present: what is civilisation? (1880)
Mitchell, Arthur, Sir, 1826-1909 · Edinburgh : D. Douglas · leaf 150
s found on them have ahighly polished surface, withlinear markings, which showthat something has revolved inthem (see Figs. 94 and 95).We can have no doubt as towhat these stones are, becausewe find them still in use. Sometimes the spindle orgate-post which turned in themwas itself tipped with… … Fig. 96.—Stone Tip for Spindle. Theobject 128 THE PAST IN THE PRESENT. when its probably recent use became known; but it lostits interest in this way only to those persons who deal withantiquities merely as curiosities. To those who care less forthe object itself than for the lessons which are to…
Archaeology · Civilization
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