Buy kontiki by thor heyerdahl from waterstones today. Translated into sixtyfive languages, kon tiki is a classic, inspiring tale of daring and courage a magnificent saga of men against the sea. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, rand mcnally, first edition, book club edition, february, 1950. Kontiki book by thor heyerdahl 6 available editions. We set off from the same port callo in peru and sailed to new zealand via the beautiful polynesian islands of easter island,tahiti and bora bora.
It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kon tiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. This is a real adventure which i read as a schoolboy over 50 years ago and again in 2017 when covering the area on a more comfortable cruise. A special rand mcnally colour edition for young people, by thor heyerdahl, 1960. The first edition of this novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. My husband who is a sailor, had an original copy signed by the author many years ago, however it is lost.
Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl 1963 1st17th, pb, vgc. The book we received had very small print, but still a. Kon tiki is about a few explorers that wanted to prove that the inhabitants of a certain island in the pacific came from peru. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. If you would like to learn how to plan and execute a major project, then kon tiki. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The book is a turquoise cloth with an impression of a polynesian carving on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. 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. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl.
Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been. Pdf kontiki by thor heyerdahl book free download 240 pages free download or read online kontiki pdf epub book. 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. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft.
Thor heyerdahls kontiki voyage on the 100th anniversary of thor heyerdahls birth, look back at his historic voyage across the pacific on the primitive raft kontiki. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure. Ebook excerpt now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahl s astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. 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. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, 1950. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl paperback book the parent store. 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. The first woman to row the kontiki route by fontenoy, maud and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Kon tiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy award. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. Kontiki is the classic true tale of men against the sea and against scientific orthodoxy. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the. In 1947, norwegian explorer heyerdahl and a small crew piloted a primitive raft called the kon tiki across the pacific ocean to prove that ancient people could have made long distance journeys using the technology available at the time.
Kontiki has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The raft was named kon tiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Kon tiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film. But i have heard they exist in the minds of some people. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl alibris. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahl s astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. This comprehensive lesson plan includes 30 daily lessons, 180 multiple choice questions, 20 essay questions, 20 fun activities, and more everything you need to teach kon tiki. New listing kon tiki by thor heyerdahl 1950 book club edition bce hcdj very good condition.
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. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. 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. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The story of six young men crossing the pacific on a balsawood raft makes as somerset maugham call it an incredible adventure which happens to be true, illustrated. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft 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 kon tiki. With pal sverre hagen, anders baasmo christiansen, gustaf skarsgard, oddmagnus williamson. Get books now a major motion picture, kon tiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Legend of kon tiki and the mysterious white menwar comes.
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. The explorers start off at peru, build a raft, and. 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. 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. This is how i most often use jeffs recipes, via the total tiki app. This is a highly used, highly collectible, hardcover book. The hawaiian traditional catamaran hokulea which was inspired by kontiki has showed that the polynesians could have sailed to south america, and the recent findings of polynesian poultry remains there seal the case. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. Kontiki book hennepin county library bibliocommons. Dec 24, 20 on a primitive raft made of fortyfoot balsa logs and named kontiki in honor of a legendary sun king, 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 raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Aug 07, 2018 kon tiki is a norweigianswedish documentary film about the kon tiki expedition led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in 1947, released in sweden, norway, finland, and denmark in.
Kontiki by thor heyerdahl scholastic books for kids. Free download or read online kon tiki pdf epub book. The raft was named kon tiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. 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. Publication date 1957 topics kon tiki ekspedisjonen, 1947, kon tiki ekspedisjonen 1947, polynesians, polinesios publisher s. 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. 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. Results 1 25 of get the best deal for kon tiki book from the largest online selection at kon tiki by thor heyerdahl first edition first printing. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. The movie doesnt shy away from the extreme peril heyerdal and his crew faced when they crossed 5000 miles of the pacific ocean from peru to polynesia to prove that precolumbian south americans could have conceivably. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea. Thor heyerdahl and hyperdiffusionism aardvarchaeology by.
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This journey by raft from peru to the polynesian islands was made to test the authors theories of the origin of the polynesian people and travel by raft between these places by means of riding the ocean currents and winds. Now a major motion picture, kon tiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. This book discusses the kontiki expedition, upon which six young men proved that a prehistoric voyage from south america to polynesia was possible a. Kontiki ebook by thor heyerdahl 9781451685923 rakuten kobo. Washington square press enriched classics present the great works of world literature enhanced for the contemporary reader. Thor heyerdahl was convinced that ancient incans traveled a 5,000 mile journey from south america to the south pacific by raft. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Sep 02, 2015 tiki plays a role here, but the focus is on the drinks of the caribbeantiki drinks eventually evolved out of these drinks, but the caribbeans drinks have a fascinating and much deeper history all their own. 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.