The island of stone money : Uap of the Carolines by William Henry Furness
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"The Island of Stone Money: Uap of the Carolines" by William Henry Furness is an ethnographic account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the culture, society, and unique practices of the people living on the island of Uap in the Caroline Islands. The author dives into various aspects of life on the island, including social structures, traditional beliefs, and distinctive customs like the use of stone money, providing a
glimpse into the intersection of indigenous culture and the influences of colonialism. At the start of the narrative, Furness introduces the reader to Uap and its inhabitants, describing his arrival and initial experiences on the island. The narrative captures the enchanting natural beauty contrasted with the challenges of navigating the surrounding reefs. He details the people's gentle disposition and describes the primary settlement and living conditions on the island, emphasizing their simplicity and the hospitality of the residents. He also touches on the impact of colonial governance and the traditions that have been retained despite external influences, setting the stage for deeper explorations into the island's customs, governance, and social life in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Furness, William Henry, 1866-1920 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10021760 |
| Title | The island of stone money : Uap of the Carolines |
| Original Publication | Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1910. |
| Note | Illustrated with photographs by the author. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Yapese language |
| Subject | Yap (Micronesia) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72830 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72830-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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