His father, also called thor, was a brewer, and his mother, alison, was head of the larvik area museums association. 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. Thor heyerdahl, norwegian explorer in search of odin i r o. 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. Thor heyerdahl primary author only author division. Thor heyerdahl biography thor heyerdahl biography and list of works thor heyerdahl books. Thor heyerdahl is currently considered a single author. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kontiki.
Thor heyerdahl books list of books by thor heyerdahl. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Over thirty years ago, the man who did such important, pioneering work in kontiki wrote another bestselling book, akuaku, about easter island. His father, thor, was president of a brewery and a mineral water plant, and his mother, alison lyng heyerdahl, was chairman of the larvik museum. Green was the earth on the seventh day by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its the ultimate island fantasy, and like all fantasies the reality turned out grittier and more unpleasant. To prove his theory, heyerdahl set sail in the kontiki in 1947. Thor heyerdahl videregaende skole is an upper secondary school in larvik, norway, named for the explorer thor heyerdahl, who was born in the city. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl 1953 permabooks first printing paperback. There were people who could still recount stories passed down by their ancestors, and thor s archeologists found. He created a small museum in his childhood home, with a common adder vipera berus as the main attraction.
Thor heyerdahl has 41 books on goodreads with 49319 ratings. Thor heyerdahl biography childhood, life achievements. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Aku aku by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks passion for books. It was heyerdahl s contention that precolumbian polynesian natives had regularly made trips across the ocean in similar rafts. Thor gives enough information to really get the imagination going. Fatuhiva chronicles his journey to a remote island in the marquesas in 1938. Thor heyerdahl thor heyerdahl used books, rare books and new books. He wrote many books on early travel and sea exploration. Apr 18, 2002 thor heyerdahl was born on 6 october 1914 in larvik a small coastal city south of oslo, where he also grew up. Home and history heyerdahl was a frequent visitor to norway, where the kontiki museum in oslo maintained an apartment for his use. Thor heyerdahls book about his experience became a bestseller. Ra is the story of heyerdahls voyage from north africa to south america in a 45 ft papyrus boat modelled on those depicted in the pharoahs wall paintings. Get e books thor heyerdahl on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free.
He was highlighting how thor heyerdahl back in 1970 shocked the world with reports of midocean pollution. His book are at the top of the list of books that have taken me on great adventures and they are all nonfiction. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jul 28, 2019 on may 17, 1970, norwegian ethnologist thor heyerdahl and a multinational crew set out from morocco across the atlantic ocean in ra ii, a papyrus sailing craft modeled after ancient egyptian. Kontiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. In may 2011, the thor heyerdahl archives were added to unesco s memory of the world register. Nov 16, 1989 this handsome volume is the story of thor heyerdahl s love of a mysteryand of an island and its people. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl nook book. He received the order of merit or similar decorations from peru, italy, egypt, morocco, bulgaria, norway and sweden.
A young heyerdahl spent 1936 with his bride, liv, on fatuhiva in the marquesas islands. World citizen, explorer, writer and scientist, thor heyerdahls legacy is an archive. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Akuaku the secret of easter island by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Herman watzinger and thor heyerdahl met by mere coincidence in new york. Fatuhiva back to nature is a book published in 1974 by archaeologist and explorer thor heyerdahl detailing his experiences and reflections during a oneandahalfyear stay on the marquesan island of fatu hiva in 193738. Apr 19, 2002 thor heyerdahl, the norwegian anthropologist and adventurer whose imagination and vigor brought him acclaim navigating the pacific, atlantic and indian oceans to advance his controversial theories. Buy the ra expeditions first edition by heyerdahl, thor, crampton, p. Countless books have been written about thor heyerdahl and his life.
At the time, this list included 238 collections from all over the world. Watzinger was second in command on the kontiki raft. She is one of only two active commissioned sailing vessels in the united states military today, along with uss constitution which is ported in the boston harbor. 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 voyage, called the tangaroa expedition, was intended as a tribute to thor heyerdahl, as well as a means to monitor the pacific oceans environment. 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. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of. Why we suddenly have a plastics crisis by chris rose of the blog featured bajanthings. Feb 20, 2010 thor heyerdahl, norwegian explorer in search of odin thor heyerdahl norwegian biologist, geologist, archeologist and marine migration historian is 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 balsaraft.
Kontiki is about a few explorers that wanted to prove that the inhabitants of a certain island in the pacific came from peru. Free download or read online kontiki pdf epub book. The beginning of navigation and seaborn civilizations. We are still shipping online orders and would be greatful for your support. On april 28, 1947, heyerdahl and five other adventurers sailed from peru on a balsa log raft. Thor heyerdahl through his oceanic expeditions on primitive rafts and boats, documented in books, films, and television programs, norwegian anthropologist thor heyerdahl born 1914 has popularized ideas about common links among ancient cultures worldwide. Watzinger was an engineer specializing in thermodynamics, and was in the usa to study cooling technology. Well, i cant really say that because i tore the world apart looking for this book after reading kontiki. Discover book depositorys huge selection of thor heyerdahl books online.
Buy a cheap copy of kontiki ekspedisjonen book by thor heyerdahl. New listing 1950 kon tiki by thor heyerdahl first edition with dust jacket. Akuaku, the secret of easter island heyerdahl, thor. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations and more.
Thor heyerdahl s grandson, olav heyerdahl, retraced his grandfathers kontiki voyage in 2006, as part of a sixmember crew. Thor heyerdahl has been listed as a level5 vital article in people, explorers. It was heyerdahl s first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route. In the footsteps of adam, which is actually his autobiography he leads the reader through his early life, the middle age, and up to the point when the book was written in 2000something. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. But i have heard they exist in the minds of some people. The book provided a really eye opening insight into easter island, its history and myths. The raft was named kontiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name.
Heyerdahl was born in larvik, norway, the son of master brewer thor heyerdahl 18691957 and his wife, alison lyng 18731965. He has been a regular member of various scientific congresses, notably the international congress of americanists, the pacific science congress, and the international congress of anthropology and ethnology. Thor heyerdahl biography life, family, parents, story. As a young child, heyerdahl showed a strong interest in zoology. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. We were partly inspired by thor heyerdahl s epic voyage on the kon tiki here in oscarwinning film version shop kontiki dvd at best buy. Sep 04, 2014 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. Norwegian ethnologist thor heyerdahl sails papyrus boat history. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahl s astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Thor heyerdahl, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led. Do you like reading books that have adventure and keep you in suspense. He orchestrated many transoceanic expeditions in primitive boat replicas and contributed several substantial theories to the geographic and scientific communities.
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. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer, and ethnologist. The kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl abebooks. This book was written by thor heyerdahl of kon tiki fame who spent two years there 195658 with a team of archeologists. Apr 18, 2002 thor heyerdahl was born into an upperclass family in the coastal village of larvik, norway, in 1914. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format.
Polinezya adalarinda yasayan yerlilerin koken olarak guney amerikadan geldigini savunan bilim insani thor heyerdahl. Heyerdahls access to these books as well as kroepeliens friendship with chief tereiieroo would have a major impact on his life and career. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by author thor heyerdahl. The first of a lifetime of journeys for thor heyerdahl.
Many years later, having achieved notability with other adventures and books on other subjects, heyerdahl published a new account of this. Thor heyerdahl was one of the twentiethcenturys most famous adventurers and he recreated many ocean voyages made by ships based on ancient designs. Then kontiki by thor heyerdahl is the book for you. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Thor heyerdahl is the recipient of numerous medals, awards and honours. 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.
Coronavirus update we have temporarily closed all stores due to the coronavirus outbreak. Sometimes thor made me laugh with some of his comments as he likes his readers to know he is the boss of the expedition. It was published in norwegian in 1948 as the kontiki expedition. The explorers start off at peru, build a raft, and set off to prove their theory on their 2000mile journey. Thor heyerdahl was a pioneer in the field of experimental archaeology. Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant civilizations and cultures. This article is of interest to the following wikiprojects. He asked to join the expedition, and thor unhesitatingly said yes. 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.
Thor heyerdahl ranks very high on my list of authors. Follow thor heyerdahl and explore their bibliography from s thor heyerdahl author page. I guarantee nothing but a free trip to peru and the south sea islands and back, but. Nov, 2009 it was heyerdahls first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route. I can think of no other book that informed, entertained, and thrilled me like the ra expeditions. He gained the confidence of the still very superstitious people who lived there in the mid1950s. Thor heyerdahl expeditions and archaeology of the pacific peoples. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Books, biographies and films thor heyerdahl instituttet.
Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. Pa jakt efter paradiset, 1938 the kontiki expedition, 1948 american indians in the. This is a used book there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. It was heyerdahls first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Heyerdahl was born in larvik in norway, the son of master brewer thor heyerdahl and his wife, alison lyng. He was awarded the royal gold medal by the royal geographical society in 1964, and was voted the. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. After three months on the open sea,encountering raging storms, whales. Thor heyerdahl, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. The book was based on heyerdahl s original report paa jakt efter paradiset, which was published in norway in 1938, but because of the outbreak of world war ii was never. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. It was formed by combining the previous upper secondary schools in larvik.
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