Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Arrowpoints, Spearheads, and Knives of Prehistoric Times
A spear is a long, pointed weapon, held in the hand used in war and hunting, more by thrusting than throwing. Lance is synonymous with spear, though it may be smaller and lighter, but longer, used either by thrusting or throwing. A javelin is shorter, smaller, and lighter than the Spear or lance and is better adapted to throwing by the hand. All of them may, in case of need, be used in hand-to-hand combats or in an assaulting column.
A harpoon is a spear or javelin with barbs or toggles, usually thrown at fish or marine animals, though specialized for striking whales.
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