The island of stone money : $b Uap of the Carolines

"The Island of Stone Money: Uap of the Carolines" by William Henry Furness is a cultural study from the early 1900s that examines the people and customs of Uap, an island in the Caroline Islands. It looks at their social order, long-held beliefs, and special traditions, like their famous stone money. The story starts with the author's arrival and first impressions of Uap, showing the island's natural beauty and the kind nature of its people and their simple lives. The book discusses the historical context of colonialism and how it affected, but did not erase, the island's original ways of life. It unfolds a detailed picture of the island's customs, governance, and society.