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The Island Of Stone Money: Uap Of The Carolines (1910)

The Island Of Stone Money: Uap Of The Carolines (1910)

Furness, William Henry

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AnthropologyFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1164068741
ISBN13: 9781164068747
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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 the author's experiences on the island of Uap, which is located in the Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The island is home to a unique culture and economy, where large, circular stones called rai are used as currency. The book explores the history, customs, and beliefs of the island's inhabitants, as well as their interactions with outsiders. Furness also provides insights into the natural environment of the island, including its flora and fauna. The author's writing style is descriptive and engaging, making the book an interesting read for anyone interested in anthropology, history, or travel. Overall, The Island of Stone Money: Uap of the Carolines is a fascinating exploration of a little-known island and its people.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.

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