The Island Of Stone Money: Uap Of The Carolines (1910) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164352082)

The Island of Stone Money: Uap of the Carolines is a book written by William Henry Furness and published in 1910. The book is a detailed account of Furness' travels to the island of Uap in the Caroline Islands, where he studied the culture and economics of the islanders. The island is known for its unique form of currency, which consists of large stone disks that are used in transactions. Furness provides a fascinating insight into the island's history, customs, and beliefs, and explores the impact of colonialism on the island's economy and society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in anthropology, economics, or the history of the Pacific Islands. It is written in a clear and engaging style, and is accompanied by numerous photographs and illustrations that bring the island and its people to life. Overall, The Island of Stone Money is an important and insightful work that sheds light on a little-known corner of the world and its fascinating culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Henry Furness
ISBN-10: 1164352083
ISBN-13: 9781164352082
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d