Heyerdahl is 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. Buy the kontiki expedition 1st by thor heyerdahl isbn. 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. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. 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. 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. At times, issue refers to timing, such as the first.
The first trailer from the true story about legendary explorer thor heyerdahl and his epic crossing of the pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. This book provides solid evidence of european presence in precolumbian america. Medzi jeho najslavnejsie ciny patri expedicia kontiki z roku 1947, kedy na. How the voyage of the kontiki misled the world about navigating the pacific smithsonian geographer doug herman explains the traditional science of traversing the ocean seas. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure. Kon tiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. 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. Uploaded by christine wagner on september 28, 2009. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Heyerdal completed the journey on a balsa wood raft to prove that south americans could have settled in. This is a highly used, highly collectible, hardcover book. American indians in the pacific by norwegian archaeologist, ethnographer and historian thor heyerdahl. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl alibris. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. 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. Kontiki bola plt z balzoveho dreva, na ktorej sa v roku 1947 norsky antropolog, zoolog, spisovatel a cestovatel thor heyerdahl s piatimi dalsimi muzmi preplavil. Across the pacific by raftare great because they are so attention holding, i mean you know how people describe kon tiki. 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. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kontiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. Starring paal sverre hagen and directed by joachim. 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. At the kontiki museum, guests can experience original vessels and uptodate exhibits on heyerdahl. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles.
Register at and youll be able to use the account at any. The best place to start the party for those 21 and over is the world famous kon tiki bar. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally. It was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl scholastic books for kids. The greatest adventure story of the twentieth century. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The kontiki museum is temporarily closed as a measure against the spread of coronavirus. Buy terrys kontiki adventure by bengt danielsson online at alibris. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kon tiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft.
Issue a group of books issued by the publisher as a discrete unit. 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. She particularly enjoys depicting the natural world. This is the story of how thor heyderdahl and five other. 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. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. 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.
The book was first published in norway on 2 november 1948, and sold out in 15 days. 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. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl goodreads. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the more. 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 documentary film chronicling his adventures. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the.
Thor heyerdahl 19142002 gained worldwide fame when he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki in 1947. The most harrowing scene in kontiki, the new oscarnominated norwegian film about the greatest sea voyage of modern times, turns out to be a fish story. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south. This book discusses the kontiki expedition, upon which six young men proved that a prehistoric voyage from south america to polynesia was possible a. 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. Now a major motion picture, kon tiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. A valid email address is required to receive site notifications and occasional newsletters. She is an awardwinning author and illustrator of childrens books, including dinosaur mountain farrar, straus and giroux and the barn owls. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. The kontiki museum on the bygdoy peninsula in oslo, norway houses vessels and maps from the kontiki expedition, as well as a library with about 8,000 books.
Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, 1950. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. 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. The first woman to row the kontiki route by fontenoy, maud and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kontiki ebook by thor heyerdahl 9781451685923 rakuten kobo. An adventure story about norwegian thor heyerdals 4,300 mile voyage across the pacific. The most harrowing scene in kon tiki, the new oscarnominated norwegian film about the greatest sea voyage of modern times, turns out to be a fish story. 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.
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. The kon tiki has idahos best happy hour every day from 26 pm. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl good books by saying they cant stop reading them, well, i really could not stop reading. 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. It was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. The raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. Heyerdal completed the journey on a balsa wood raft to prove. Typically early printed books and especially manuscripts. Kontiki is the classic true tale of men against the sea and against scientific orthodoxy.
Kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. It is yet again another different look at an authors view. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Feb 03, 20 an adventure story about norwegian thor heyerdals 4,300 mile voyage across the pacific. He followed this up with spectacular expeditions on the reed boats ra and tigris. Dec 21, 2011 the first trailer from the true story about legendary explorer thor heyerdahl and his epic crossing of the pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947. The raft was named kontiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. Offering topshelf libations and the girls next door to keep you company. 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. Terrys kontiki adventure by bengt danielsson alibris. The book is a turquoise cloth with an impression of a polynesian carving on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine.
October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. 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. The story of six young men crossing the pacific on a balsawood raft makes as somerset maugham call it an incredible. The thor heyerdahl institute was established in 2000.
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. Deborah kogan ray studied painting and printmaking at the pennsylvania academy of the fine arts. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. 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. Kontiki project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. 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. Heyerdahl himself agreed to the founding of the institute and it aims to promote and continue to develop heyerdahls ideas and. Imprint satement of place, publisher and date of publication on a books title page. This is a pair of scarce books for children about the kon tiki expedition written by members of the expedition. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Buy the kontiki expedition by heyerdahl, thor isbn.
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