Charles Rau's "North American Stone Tools" is a classic research work devoted to the study of stone tools made by the native inhabitants of North America. The book reveals a wide arsenal of tools used by ancient American Indians for hunting, fishing, woodworking and other important tasks. The author describes in detail the form, materials and techniques of making these objects, as well as the context of their use in different cultures and periods. This book is an important resource for the study of the material culture and technology of North American indigenous peoples.