After 101 days at sea the kon tiki ran aground on a coral reef by the raroia atoll in polynesia. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been. Combining history with culture, the ocean with exploration, and risk with triumph this is an account of thor heyerdahl s worldfamous kon tiki expedition, during which he sailed a raft 5,000 miles from the coast of south america to the islands of the south pacific. On april 28, 1947, heyerdahl and five other adventurers sailed from peru on a balsa log raft. Thor heyerdahl, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kon tiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. In green was the earth on the seventh day, heyerdahl wrote about how his voyage on the kon tiki had increased his awareness of threats to the environment. Kon tiki is not a project management book, but by following the process that thor. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,30. Apr 18, 2002 thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers.
Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240 pages. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that. It recounts heyerdahl s experiences with the kon tiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures, and the 2012 dramatized feature film nominated for the academy award for best foreign language film. 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. Norwegian ethnographer thor heyerdahl went a very long way indeed on a voyage of discovery that was full of danger. May 14, 20 kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Thor heyerdahl kon tiki first edition first printing 1950. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography. 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. This was his first expedition to be captured on film, and was later awarded academy award for best documentary in 1951.
Thor heyerdahl and the crew of kontiki 32 pictures click. Then kontiki by thor heyerdahl is the book for you. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. The tangaroa expedition the kontiki expedition 2012. Thor s ability to connect with people and engage them in conversations, was unique. Kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. Translated into sixtyfive languages, kontiki is a classic, inspiring tale of daring and couragea magnificent saga of men against the sea. Most people remember thor heyerdahl as a great communicator. Sep 04, 2014 how the voyage of the kon tiki misled the world about navigating the pacific smithsonian geographer doug herman explains the traditional science of traversing the ocean seas. The documentary film of the expedition entitled kon tiki won an academy award in 1951.
Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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 kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, through which he championed his deep involvement. It recounts heyerdahl s experiences with the kon tiki expedition, where he traveled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. The expedition was designed to demonstrate that ancient people could have made long sea voyages, creating contacts between societies. On the 100th anniversary of thor heyerdahls birth, look back at his. Kon tiki the secret of easter island pdf book by thor heyerdahl. It was published in norwegian in 1948 as the kontiki expedition. 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. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft.
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The expedition had been an unconditional success, and thor heyerdahl and his crew had demonstrated that south american peoples could in fact have journeyed to the islands of the south pacific by balsa raft. For instance, they saw gemylus, a fish thought to be extinct because previously only the bones had been seen. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. Heyerdahl s voyages led him to become active internationally in fighting pollution of the oceans. It was published in norwegian in 1948 as the kontiki. Kontiki book by thor heyerdahl official publisher page. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl chronicles their amazing journey from peru to the pacific islands. Heyerdahl recounted the epic voyage in the bestselling 1950 book kontiki. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Aug 22, 2018 heyerdahl recounted the epic voyage in the bestselling 1950 book kontiki. Thor heyerdahl biography, cognac, museum, quotes, spouse. 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. Kon tiki is an excellent book describing the adventure of six me. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format.
Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant civilizations and cultures. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. Oct 11, 2012 this is a spectacular and unique documentary of the modern day voyage, with footage of the 1947 expedition setting the context. Thor heyerdahl, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. In 1947 he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The secret of easter island, was published in english in 1958. Across the pacific by raft and in a documentary the following year that won the academy award. Thor heyerdahl biography life, family, parents, story.
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Included in the donation were also his private book collection, a collection of editions of his own books, newspaper clippings, and film and audio tapes. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahl s astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally settled from south america. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Thor heyerdahl, who died in april at the age of 87, spent much of an active and sometimes inspiring life in the thrall of one good story. The raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. In the semifictionalised 2012 film kon tiki, there was a whole shark. Kon tiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. Thor heyerdahl has proved that they had the sailing craft to reach the area.
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Kontiki is about a few explorers that wanted to prove that the inhabitants of a certain island in the pacific came from peru. Erik hesselberg was a childhood friend of thor s who had, as a trained sailor, spent several years in the merchant navy. Free download or read online kon tiki pdf epub book. May 07, 20 kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. How the voyage of the kontiki misled the world about navigating the pacific. The kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 kon tiki 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. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on kontiki. He penned fourteen popular science books, many of them bestsellers. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft.
For instance, they saw gemylus, a fish thought to be. Free download or read online kontiki pdf epub book. Kon tiki the secret of easter island pdf book by thor. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. He was married to jacqueline beer, yvonne dedekamsimonsen and liv coucherontorp. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from. Thor heyerdahl has 40 books on goodreads with 49653 ratings. How the voyage of the kon tiki misled the world about navigating the pacific smithsonian geographer doug herman explains the traditional science of. Other rafts have repeated the voyage, inspired by kon tiki.
He believed that, long before columbus, early ocean. New listing 1950 kon tiki by thor heyerdahl first edition with dust jacket. One of the highlights of her programme was a visit yesterday to the kon tiki museum, where the explorer, thor heyerdahl, not only demonstrated the famous raft and equipment but also gave the. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, 9780671726522, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The raft was named kon tiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by author thor heyerdahl. The explorers start off at peru, build a raft, and. The kon tiki 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. Expedition kontiki the kontiki expedition by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles.
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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. As with heyerdahl s book about the voyage of kon tiki, this book was also a best seller. See all books authored by thor heyerdahl, including kon tiki ekspedisjonen, and akuaku. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. How the voyage of the kontiki misled the world about navigating. Thor made him the navigator on the voyage and, thanks to his arts education, was also the one who created the iconic kon tiki image that adorned the rafts sails.