Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahl s astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. To prove his theory, heyerdahl set sail in the kontiki in 1947, successfully completing a 4300mile journey from peru to tahiti. This was his first expedition to be captured on film, and was later awarded academy award for best documentary in 1951. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kontiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft.
It was heyerdahls contention that precolumbian polynesian natives had regularly made trips across the ocean in similar rafts. A hero for the atomic age tells the story of how heyerdahl organized an expedition to sail a balsa raft from callao in peru to the tuamotu islands in french. Kontiki is about a few explorers that wanted to prove that the inhabitants of a certain island in the pacific came from peru. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by author thor heyerdahl. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. 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. This is a highly used, highly collectible, hardcover book. History of male friendships i bought a book of wwii photos in salem, mass in. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl see other formats. In 1947, the world is gripped with excitement as the young norwegian adventurer thor heyerdahl embarks on an astonishing expedition a. He followed this up with spectacular expeditions on the reed boats ra and tigris.
See more ideas about best adventure books, thor and rafting. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally settled from south america. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. 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. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world.
Kontiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, rand mcnally, first edition, book club edition, february, 1950. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning. 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. On the 100th anniversary of thor heyerdahls birth, look back at his historic voyage across the pacific on the primitive raft kontiki. Thor heyerdahl 1914 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography. At the kontiki museum, guests can experience original vessels and uptodate exhibits on heyerdahl. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. The book is a turquoise cloth with an impression of a polynesian carving on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine.
As with heyerdahls book about the voyage of kontiki, this book was also a best seller. Thor heyerdahl and the voyage of the kontiki polynesian people, 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. The kontiki museum is temporarily closed as a measure against the spread of coronavirus. The 1947 kontiki film won an oscar, and thor heyerdahls book has sold more the 50 millions copies worldwide. Get e books thor heyerdahl on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. See more ideas about best adventure books, thor and conquistador. 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. 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 and the crew of kontiki with captured shark 1947 thor, old.
For kontiki theory, ray of hope is dashed the new york. 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 explorers start off at peru, build a raft, and set off to prove their theory on their 2000mile journey. Buy the kontiki expedition 1st by thor heyerdahl isbn. Adventure sailor thor heyerdahls audacious attempt to voyage across the pacific using a rudimentary raft is a great human achievement. This alone attests to the opinion that the book is not organized or written well. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl meet your next favorite book. Then kontiki by thor heyerdahl is the book for you.
A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Now a major motion picture, kon tiki is the record of thor heyerdahl s astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures. 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. 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. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. Legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 4300mile crossing of the pacific on a. Thor heyerdahl 19142002 gained worldwide fame when he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki in 1947.
The book was first published in norway on 2 november 1948, and sold out in 15 days. Buy kontiki by thor heyerdahl from waterstones today. The kon tiki carried only liters of drinking water for 6 people and four months. Wyprawa kontiki thor heyerdahl 153147 lubimyczytac. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, through which he championed his deep. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. The kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl abebooks. The book in question chronicles his jawdropping journey from peru to the polynesian islands on the handmade balsa wood raft with only natural accessories at disposal. He hewed balsa logs with his own hands, persuaded five. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Thor heyerdahl has 40 books on goodreads with 50217 ratings.
Thor heyerdahl making the water rations for the day. Across the pacific by raft summary thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally settled from south america. See all books authored by thor heyerdahl, including kon tiki ekspedisjonen, and akuaku. Kontiki is a norweigianswedish documentary film about the kontiki expedition led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in 1947, released. He found that a correct interplay between the handling of the sail and the centreboards enabled him to tack against contrary wind, and even to sail back to the exact spot from where he had set off. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. In 1947 he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki. Heyerdahl is 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. Free download or read online kon tiki pdf epub book.
Thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers. The raft was named kontiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. 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. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on kontiki. The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Challenging eurocentric theories of migration by heyerdahl ai 3. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl scholastic books for kids. Read the kontiki expedition, by thor heyerdahl, response. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south.
Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a 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, led by a. The explorer thor heyerdahl insisted, contrary to all expert opinion, that polynesia had been settled by people from south america. Kontiki by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl.
The secret of easter island, was published in english in 1958. Ponizej thor heyerdahl wyprawa kontiki, a w dolnej. Thor heyerdahls book about his experience became a bestseller. Legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 4,300mile crossing of the pacific on a balsawood raft in 1947, in an effort to prove that it was possible for south americans to settle in polynesia in precolumbian times. In 1953 thor heyerdahl experimented on a smaller test raft constructed like the kon tiki of nine balsa logs lashed together. Na okladce w gornej jej czesci podkreslone zdanie tratwa przez ocean sladami boga slonca.
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