William Henry Furness III
William Henry Furness III was an American physician, ethnographer, and author known for his explorations in Southeast Asia and Oceania. He gained recognition for his book 'The Island of Stone Money,' published in 1910, where he documented the unique monetary system of the island of Yap, which utilized large stone disks as currency. His work has been cited by economists, including Milton Friedman, for its insights into the fundamental nature of money and value.
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Furness was a physician, ethnographer, and author who wrote about his experiences in Yap and the nature of money.
Yap, la pequeña isla con dinero tan grande y pesado que nadie podía mover (ni robar)
Venezuela· 2025-09-15
Furness was a physician, ethnographer, and author who wrote about his experiences in the Caroline Islands.
Yap, la pequeña isla con dinero tan grande y pesado que nadie podía mover (ni robar)
Bolivia· 2025-09-15Furness was a physician, ethnographer, and author who wrote about his experiences in the Caroline Islands.
Yap, la pequeña isla con dinero tan grande y pesado que nadie podía mover (ni robar)
Panama· 2025-09-14