The kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kontiki was the raft used by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in his 1947 expedition across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands. 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. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, through which he championed his deep. Kon tiki was the raft used by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in his 1947 expedition across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl nook book. We are additionally including in this lot another childrens book, kontiki and i, written and illustrated by heyerdahls navigator, erik hesselberg. May 14, 20 kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Like through a misunderstanding one native visitor was shot on board one of the ships, and a dozen others were shot ashore, while the europeans got off with the loss of one tablecloth and of a few hats which were stolen while they had them on their heads. The secret of easter island, was published in english in 1958. Also housed in one of the museums is the kon tiki, which, in its own way, is just as beautiful. This was his first expedition to be captured on film, and was later awarded academy award for best documentary in 1951. Kon tiki 2012 pg 1h 36m adventures with five loyal friends in tow, explorer thor heyerdahl sails a fragile balsa wood raft along an ancient path some 4,300 miles across the pacific.
Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure. Kon tiki is also the name of heyerdahl s book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. 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. Aug 15, 2016 thor heyerdahl making the water rations for the day. Kontiki by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl nook book ebook. Now a major motion picture, kon tiki is the record of thor heyerdahl s astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Jul 29, 20 wyprawa kontiki kontiki ekspedisjonen thor heyerdahl translated by jerzy panski cover by mieczyslaw kowalczyk book series seria. Six men cross the pacific on a raft by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With five loyal friends in tow, explorer thor heyerdahl sails a fragile balsa wood raft along an ancient path some 4,300. 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 kon tiki. Apr 18, 2002 thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers.
He followed this up with spectacular expeditions on the reed boats ra and tigris. In 1947 he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. Explore books by thor heyerdahl with our selection at. On a primitive raft made of fortyfoot balsa logs and named kon tiki in honor of a legendary sun king, thor heyerdahl and five companions deliberately risked their lives to show that the ancient peruvians could have made the 4,300mile voyage to the polynesian islands on a similar craft. He hewed balsa logs with his own hands, persuaded five. Aug 22, 2018 on the 100th anniversary of thor heyerdahls birth, look back at his historic voyage across the pacific on the primitive raft kontiki. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, 1950 online research library. Erickson discusses thor heyerdahls mid20thcentury proposal of a bold experiment to show that south americans could have colonized pacific. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else.
Kontiki 2012 pg 1h 36m adventures with five loyal friends in tow, explorer thor heyerdahl sails a fragile balsa wood raft along an ancient path some 4,300 miles across the pacific. 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. Ponizej thor heyerdahl wyprawa kontiki, a w dolnej czesci wypelniony wiatrem zagiel z wizerunkiem brodatego boga tiki ponad wznoszaca sie. He became notable for his kon tiki 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. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer and scientist best known for his famous voyages aboard the kontiki and the ra ii. Standing before this amazing vessel quite takes your breath away, and fills you with admiration for the great explorer and anthropologist thor heyerdahl.
Hes still best known as kontiki man the nickname which dates back to his first voyage expedition in 1947 when he crossed the pacific in a primitive balsalog raft. It was in 1947 that thor heyerdahl, herman watzinger, knut magne haugland, torstein raaby, erik hesselberg and bengt danielsson sailed 8,000km in a balsa raft. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl, who caught the imagination of the world when he crossed the pacific in a flimsy reed boat in the 1947 kontiki expedition, has died at the age of 87. The kon tiki carried only liters of drinking water for 6 people and four months. It was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl see other formats.
The 1947 kontiki film won an oscar, and thor heyerdahls book. 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. Kon tiki by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahl s astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. More information about this seller contact this seller 3. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Fine in a very good jacket that shows some rubbing to the crown of. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. As with heyerdahls book about the voyage of kontiki, this book was also a best seller. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, through which he championed his deep involvement.
Neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. The 1947 kontiki film won an oscar, and thor heyerdahls book has. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kontiki. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Most of the illustrations are based on photos from the expedition. For kontiki theory, ray of hope is dashed the new york. But i have heard they exist in the minds of some people. The kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl abebooks.
Thor heyerdahl 19142002 gained worldwide fame when he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki in 1947. Heyerdahl, thor wyprawa kontiki nach diesem titel suchen iskry, 1968. The film was well based on real events, these are the followings. Legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 4300mile crossing of the pacific on a. The explorer thor heyerdahl insisted, contrary to all expert opinion, that polynesia had been settled by people from south america. Thor heyerdahl, a biologist working in marquesa, had heard of a mythical polnesian hero, kontiki, who had migrated to the islands from the east, perhaps as far away as peru. Book is russian translation of the tigris expeditions that heyerdahl made in 1978. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south. On the 100th anniversary of thor heyerdahls birth, look back at his historic voyage across the pacific on the primitive raft kontiki. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. Thor heyerdahls book about his experience became a bestseller. By crossing both the atlantic and the pacific in simple native crafts, heyerdahl showed that ancient peoples could have crossed much greater distances than was previously imagined and that trade and cultural exchange could.
Heyerdahl was born in larvik, norway, the son of master brewer thor heyerdahl 18691957 and his wife, alison lyng 18731965. Questia read the fulltext online edition of kon tiki. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. Nel 1947 thor heyerdahl, con cinque compagni di viaggio, attraversa loceano pacifico, dalle coste del peru alla polinesia su una primitiva zattera di legno di balsa. Thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers. 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, kon tiki. Apr 01, 2003 the explorer thor heyerdahl insisted, contrary to all expert opinion, that polynesia had been settled by people from south america. In 1947, the world is gripped with excitement as the young norwegian adventurer thor heyerdahl embarks on an astonishing expedition a. The raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or. On a primitive raft made of fortyfoot balsa logs and named kontiki in honor of a legendary sun king, thor heyerdahl and five companions deliberately risked their lives to show that the ancient peruvians could have made the 4,300mile voyage to the polynesian islands on a similar craft. The tangaroa expedition the kontiki expedition 2012.
Thor heyerdahl, gene savoy, kitin munoz, dominique goerlitz. Thor heyerdahl making the water rations for the day. The kontiki museum is temporarily closed as a measure against the spread of coronavirus. Book is in better condition than most examples of this age. Kon tiki thor heyerdahl first edition signed rare book. Thor heyerdahl, a biologist working in marquesa, had heard of a mythical polnesian hero, kon tiki, who had migrated to the islands from the east, perhaps as far away as peru. Thor heyerdahls greatest achievement, and the main reason for the inscription on the memory of the world register, is the kontiki expedition. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor. Free download or read online kon tiki pdf epub book. Wyprawa kontiki kontiki ekspedisjonen thor heyerdahl.
Kon tiki thor heyerdahls sailing from peru to polynesia. But the book he shows has nothing to do with galapagos it is a drawing by. 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. Kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Wyprawa kontiki thor heyerdahl 153147 lubimyczytac. Further investigation by the norwegian scientist led him to believe that the story of he migration of a people across thousands of miles of the pacific was fact, not a myth. This copy of heyerdahls book is a lushly illustrated adaptation of his bestselling account of their journey, signed by heyerdahl. Describes the average worn book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean.
This alone attests to the opinion that the book is not organized or written well. It was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. Oct 11, 2012 this is a spectacular and unique documentary of the modern day voyage, with footage of the 1947 expedition setting the context. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy award.
First american edition of the explorers classic first book. Ocean sailingsailing yachtsbest adventure booksnautical picturesboat stuffconquistadorboat buildingsailboatsmale face. It was published in norwegian in 1948 as the kontiki expedition. 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. May 07, 20 kontiki ebook written by thor heyerdahl. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, 1950.
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