Mystery in the Eye of the Beholder: Cross‐cultural Encounters on 19th‐century Yap∗

Morgan, Amanda (June 1996). "Mystery in the Eye of the Beholder: Cross‐cultural Encounters on 19th‐century Yap∗". The Journal of Pacific History. 31 (1): 27–41. doi:10.1080/00223349608572804. ISSN 1469-9605 0022-3344, 1469-9605 .

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Abstract: Cultural Awareness and Perception: The text suggests that the awareness of other cultures came gradually to the islanders, rather than as abrupt revelations. This gradual understanding characterized the middle of the 19th century on Yap.

Cultural and Social Structure: The document provides insights into the Yapese society, highlighting the importance of land in family life and community organization. Yapese villages were organized into districts, and relationships were based on complex familial systems..

Economic Aspects: Economic activities such as trading, labor relations, and fishing for trade goods like beche-de-mer are noted. The increase in trade interactions with outsiders, including permanent trading stations, played a significant role in the Yapese economy and cross-cultural exchanges.

Historical Influences and Change: The document discusses the impacts of depopulation and violence, along with the social and economic strains of the 19th century. There was a transition from sporadic visits by outsiders to more permanent settlements and interactions, which marked a shift in the nature of these encounters.

Perceptions and Attitudes: The outsiders often approached these encounters with mixed emotions of fear and resentment, and the relationships between the Yapese and Europeans were mostly informal and haphazard up to 1885. These dynamics shaped the interactions significantly.

Ongoing Interactions: The encounters and relationships established in the 19th century have continued through the formal colonial era and into contemporary times, characterized by a bittersweet mixture of dependence and strength.

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