Thor heyerdahl was born on october 6, 1914 in larvik, norway. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The explorers start off at peru, build a raft, and set off to prove their theory on their 2000mile journey. Then kon tiki by thor heyerdahl is the book for you. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by author thor heyerdahl. On the 100th anniversary of thor heyerdahls birth, look back at his historic voyage across the pacific on the primitive raft kontiki. Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant civilizations and cultures. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl meet your next favorite book. Across the pacific by raft and in a documentary the following year that won the academy award.
Heyerdahls voyages led him to become active internationally in fighting pollution of the oceans. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Fatu hiva back to nature thor heyerdahl 1974 hc dj kontiki author. In 1947 he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl rand mcnally color edition. The 1947 kontiki film won an oscar, and thor heyerdahls book has sold more the 50 millions copies worldwide. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,30. This was his first expedition to be captured on film, and was later awarded academy award for best documentary in 1951. The kontiki expedition paperback january 1, 1993 by thor heyerdahl author visit amazons thor heyerdahl page. New listing kon tiki by thor heyerdahl 1950 book club edition bce hcdj very good condition. See all books authored by thor heyerdahl, including kontiki ekspedisjonen, and akuaku. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on kontiki.
Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from. Instead of downloading multiple mp3 files, you can now simply listen to the original audiobook for free and legally. Thor heyerdahl biography childhood, life achievements. Kon tiki is about a few explorers that wanted to prove that the inhabitants of a certain island in the pacific came from peru. That relationship didnt last either, and he married for a fourth time at the age of 82. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl 1950 book club edition vintage hardcover book travel. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. 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 kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands, led by norwegian explorer and the author thor heyerdahl. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, through which he. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. Thor heyerdahl, born october 6, 1914, larvik, norwaydied april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. This is one of 20 adventurers featuring in my new book for children.
The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands, led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl. Combining history with culture, the ocean with exploration, and risk with triumph this is an 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. One of the great mysteries of anthropology is how polynesia a vast pseudocountry in the pacific spread triangularly between rapa nui, hawaii and new zealand came to be. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Across the pacific by raft quiz thor heyerdahl this study guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of kontiki. Kontiki is about a few explorers that wanted to prove that the inhabitants of a certain island in the pacific came from peru. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl see other formats.
Heyerdahl recounted the epic voyage in the bestselling 1950 book kontiki. He orchestrated many transoceanic expeditions in primitive boat replicas and contributed several substantial theories to the geographic and scientific. Kon tiki is not a project management book, but by following the process that thor heyerdahl used for his expedition, you will learn how to manage a project. The raft was named kontiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name.
Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer, and writer. 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 the mythical hero kontiki. Thor heyerdahl biography life, family, parents, story. He continued to conduct research expeditions to easter island, the galapagos islands and south america until his death in 2002. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. The kontiki voyage led by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl was a huge success and proved beyond doubt that polynesia could have been settled from south america. Kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer, and ethnologist. A most notable naysayer was ethnologist thor heyerdahl whose 1947 kon tiki raft expedition advanced the drift idea that colonization occurred only. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. 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. The kontiki is a gloriously reckless, carefree, madcap adventure yarn. At the time, the whole world was amazed by this eccentric norwegian explorer. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally settled from south america. This study guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of kontiki. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific.
In green was the earth on the seventh day, heyerdahl wrote about how his voyage on the kontiki had increased his awareness of threats to the environment. Thor heyerdahl died in colla michari, italy, on april 18, 2002. Free download or read online kontiki pdf epub book. Then kontiki by thor heyerdahl is the book for you. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally.
He was a director and writer, known for akuaku 1960. Thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers. It had a large sail and a single cabin, which must have been tight for the crew of six men and their pet parrot. It was published in norwegian in 1948 as the kontiki. If you would like to learn how to plan and execute a major project, then kon tiki. Krogman in the chicago sunday tribune of kontiki, saying the. Thor heyerdahls book about his experience became a bestseller.
Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Thirty years after his triumphant kontiki expedition, heyerdahl lost contact with his daughter after hed left his second wife to move in with his physiotherapist. The explorers start off at peru, build a raft, and. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. Kontiki audiobook free download one of the bestloved works by thor heyerdahl, this popular, renowned classics audiobook is now available for free download from, deezer, and in high quality from audible as well.