All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Thor heyerdahl was one of the twentiethcenturys most famous adventurers and he recreated many ocean voyages made by ships based on ancient designs. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl in doc, rtf, txt download e book.
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Heyerdahl and five companions sailed the raft for 101 days over 6,900 km 4,300 miles across the pacific ocean before smashing into a reef at raroia in the tuamotus on august 7, 1947. Discover book depositorys huge selection of thor heyerdahl books online. Thor heyerdahl has 40 books on goodreads with 49653 ratings. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. Shop amongst our popular books, including 14, kontiki, the kontiki. Free download or read online kontiki pdf epub book. Kon tiki the secret of easter island pdf book by thor. Heyerdahl became notable for his kontiki expedition, in which he sailed 4,300 miles 8,000 km by raft from south america to the tuamotu islands. Explore books by thor heyerdahl with our selection at.
Combining history with culture, the ocean with exploration, and risk with triumphthis rich offering is the only picture book account of thor heyerdahls worldfamous kontiki expedition, during which he sailed a raft 5,000 miles from the coast of south america to the islands of the south pacific. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally settled from south america. It was heyerdahl s first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route. His book are at the top of the list of books that have taken me on great adventures and they are all nonfiction. Read the kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas by thor.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahl s astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Thor heyerdahl and the reed boat ra internet archive. Books by thor heyerdahl author of kontiki goodreads. Born in 1914, he became famous for the 1947 kontiki expedition. Akuaku by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His 1947 kontiki expedition proved that the incas were capable of sailing across the pacific. Thor heyerdahl was born in larvik, the son of master brewer thor heyerdahl and his wife alison lyng. Mar 05, 2020 heyerdahl and five companions sailed the raft for 101 days over 6,900 km 4,300 miles across the pacific ocean before smashing into a reef at raroia in the tuamotus on august 7, 1947. Though used and missing its dust jacket, it has a great look and feel to it. Dec 26, 2015 thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer, and writer.
Thor heyerdahl books list of books by author thor heyerdahl. Six men cross the pacific on a raft by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Presents a documentary record of a 48day raft journey across the pacific ocean made by thor heyerdahl and five scandinavian scientists in 1947. See all books authored by thor heyerdahl, including kontiki ekspedisjonen, and akuaku. In the late 1930s, thor heyerdahl left his home in norway and set off with his new wife for paradise. He became notable for his kontiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi across the pacific ocean in a handbuilt raft from south america to. Fulfilling a longheld ambition to return to nature, the couple sought, and to a degree found, a natural and unspoiled world on the remote island of fatuhiva in the south pacific. This alone attests to the opinion that the book is not organized or written well. May 07, 20 kontiki ebook written by thor heyerdahl. A list of books in the collection can be downloaded here. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of. For three months, the bold young men made their way. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography he became notable for his kontiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi across the pacific ocean in a handbuilt raft from south america to the tuamotu islands.
The heyerdahl archives are administered by the kontiki museum and the national library of norway in oslo. The heyerdahl archives span the years 1937 to 2002 and include his photographic collection, diaries, private letters, expedition plans, articles, newspaper clippings, original book, and article manuscripts. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Publication date 1958 publisher rand mcnally and company collection. Fatuhiva back to nature is a book published in 1974 by archaeologist and explorer thor heyerdahl detailing his experiences and reflections during a oneandahalfyear stay on the marquesan island of fatu hiva in 193738. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. This book was written by thor heyerdahl of kon tiki fame who spent two years there 195658 with a team of archeologists. His life of exploration, which took him all over the world, continues to capture the publics imagination and inspire people to do incredible things. Kon tiki the secret of easter island pdf book by thor heyerdahl. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Kontiki book by thor heyerdahl official publisher page.
I guarantee nothing but a free trip to peru and the south sea islands and back, but. Choose your countrys store to see books available for purchase. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240 pages. May 14, 20 kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. World citizen, explorer, writer and scientist, thor heyerdahls legacy is an archive of unusual richness. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Publication date 1974 topics heyerdahl, thor publisher. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The kontiki was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, and kontiki is an old name for this god. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. Get e books thor heyerdahl on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Thor heyerdahl s book about his experience became a bestseller. Thor heyerdahl has 41 books on goodreads with 49319 ratings.
As a young child, heyerdahl showed a strong interest in zoology, inspired by his mother, who had a strong interest in charles darwins theory of evolution. Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant civilizations and cultures. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by a mythical hero, kontiki. The crew made successful landfall and all returned safely. Stephen baxter raft book 1 of the xeelee sequence to my wife, sandra i must express my thanks to larry niven, david b. Heyerdahl was born in larvik, norway, the son of master brewer thor heyerdahl 18691957 and his wife, alison lyng 18731965. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Kontiki audiobook free download one of the bestloved works by thor heyerdahl, this popular, renowned classics audiobook is now available for free download from. Thor heyerdahl ranks very high on my list of authors. May 14, 20 now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Heyerdahl filmed the expedition, which later became the academy award winning documentary in 1951, and he wrote a book about the expedition that was translated into 70 languages and sold more than 50 millions copies around the world. Oct 16, 2015 kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft.
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Thor heyerdahl, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls. Listen the original kontiki audiobook by thor heyerdahl in full length for free. Akuaku, the secret of easter island thor heyerdahl. Since it is a pocket edition, the book is comfortable to hold, easily stored in a. Download the complete list of categories of the thor heyerdahl document. Kon tiki the secret of easter island pdf book by thor heyerdahl sharingebook download free pdf books legally. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kon tiki. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kontiki. Thor heyerdahl librarything catalog your books online. While on a zoological expedition with his wife to the island of fatu hiva, they discuss the constant trade winds that blow from east to west, thors first. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. Kontiki book by thor heyerdahl official publisher page simon. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Across the pacific by raft ebook written by thor heyerdahl. The book was based on heyerdahl s original report paa jakt efter paradiset, which was published in norway in 1938, but because of the outbreak of world war ii was never. Together, lets build an open library for the world. Describes the events of the two atlantic crossings made by thor heyerdahl and an international crew in papyrus boats, replicas of those used by the ancient egyptians. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by thor heyerdahl.
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