The kon-tiki expedition by raft across the south seas

It appeared with great success in english in 1950, also in many other languages. Now a major motion picture, kon tiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Buy it now the kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas thor heyerdahl 1953 add to watch list added to your watch list more to explore. It was published in norwegian in 1948 as the kontiki expedition. Apr 24, 2020 his 1948 inspiring tale of daring and courage, the kontiki expedition. His 1948 inspiring tale of daring and courage, the kontiki expedition. Sep 04, 2014 a most notable naysayer was ethnologist thor heyerdahl whose 1947 kon tiki raft expedition advanced the drift idea that colonization occurred only as vessels simply traveled on the tides.

The greatest adventure story of the twentieth century. Visiting kon tiki, the raft that crossed an ocean atlas. After 101 days at sea the kontiki ran aground on a coral reef by the raroia atoll in polynesia. The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas thor. Pdf the kon tiki expedition download full pdf book. A book documenting the voyage and raft was released in 1948 by thor heyerdahl, called the kontiki expedition. Search for the kon tiki expedition by raft across the south seas books in the search form now, download or read books for free, just by creating an account to enter our library. A film documentary about the voyage and raft was released in 1950, called kontiki. The expedition was designed to demonstrate that ancient people could have made long sea voyages, creating contacts between societies. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Light spotting of page edges and old price sticker on the back, otherwise good condition for its age. 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. It won the 1951 oscar for best documentary feature.

The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas, book. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl 1951 rafts. 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. 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. The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas thor heyerdahl on. The kontiki expedition was inspired by reports made by the spanish conquistadors of inca rafts, and by native legends and archaeological evidence suggesting contact between south america and polynesia.

Kon tiki 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 a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. The raft he sailed across the pacific ocean in 1947 is now on display at the kontiki museum in oslo. By raft across the south seas by thor heyerdahl paperback, 1996 at the best online prices at ebay. The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas penguin number 199. 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 date, 17 balsa rafts have emerged from the american continent and sailed out into the pacific ocean.

The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas by thor heyerdahl. The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas penguin number 1996 author. The book was first published in norway on 2 november 1948, and sold. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kontiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft.

By raft across the south seas by thor heyerdahl this is the story of how thor heyderdahl and five other men crossed the pacific ocean on a balsawood raft in an extraordinary bid to prove heyderdahls theory that the polynesians undertook the. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas thor heyerdahl 1953. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Thor heyerdahl this book is about the raft voyage by thor heyerdahl and his five companions across the south pacific to prove that the polynesians came from south america. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl 1951 rafts across. The kon tiki expedition, by raft across the south seas school. With his books, heyerdahl inspired generations of scholars and pioneered the concept of experimental archaeology, from which much has been learned about the past by simulating it in the present. 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 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 trip took them 101 days and they traveled 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific without seeing a single other boat or ship. By raft across the south seas 1950 became an international bestseller and the movie won oscar for best documentary feature in 1951. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,30. Kontiki expedition a 1947 journey by raft across the.

Thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an. The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas by thor heyerdahl, 97814474114, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A most notable naysayer was ethnologist thor heyerdahl whose 1947 kon tiki raft expedition advanced the drift idea that colonization occurred only as vessels simply traveled on the tides. Kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas by thor heyerdahl, 97814474114, available at book depository with free delivery. Kon tiki is one of the great adventure stories of all time. Buy the kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas by heyerdahl, thor isbn. Good the kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas. Apr 27, 2015 the book the kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas, that thor heyerdahl wrote became a worldwide best seller and the documentary film kon tiki made about the voyage won an academy award in 1951. Kon tiki set off from peru on the afternoon of 28th april 1947, starting its epic journey across the pacific ocean. No wonder many got inspired to undertake their own voyages in the wake of the kontiki. A documentary motion picture about the expedition, also called kontiki was produced from a writeup and.

By raft across the south seas by thor heyerdahl this is the story of how thor heyderdahl and five other men crossed the pacific ocean on a balsawood raft in an extraordinary bid to prove heyderdahls theory that the polynesians undertook the same feat on such a craft over years ago. 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. Read download kon tiki across the pacific in a raft pdf. The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas format. By raft across the south seas has been translated into 67 languages. More than 1 million books in pdf, epub, mobi, tuebl and audiobook formats. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas the kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas norwegian kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kontiki expedition where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft the book was first published in. This incredible, suspenseful book follows a primitive raft expedition twice as long as that undertaken by the kontiki and one that encountered infinitely greater difficulties and dangers. The kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas. By raft across the south seas, later reprinted as kontiki. The kon tiki expedition by raft across the south seas. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl sometime in the mid1940s, thor heyerdahl norwegian scientist, adventurer, and arguable madman came up with the idea that the islands of polynesia were likely.

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Kontiki reached the tuamotu islands, on august 7, 1947, after a 101day, 4,300nauticalmile journey across the pacific ocean. All postage costs for uk and international at bottom of description this auction is for a vintage illustrated hard cloth back book november, 1950 the kontiki expedition by raft across the south sea thor heyerdahl translated by f. The kon tiki expedition by raft across the south seas by thor. The book was first published in norway on 2 november 1948, and sold out in 15 days. 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. Kontiki expedition a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands, led by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl close 169. The kon tiki expedition by raft across the south seas by. The entire wiki with photo and video galleries for each article.

The book the kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas, that thor heyerdahl wrote became a worldwide best seller and the documentary film kon tiki made about the voyage won an academy award in 1951. Journey through the 5 best adventures books that happened. Details about the kontiki expedition by raft across the south seas thor heyerdahl 1953. Combining history with culture, the ocean with exploration, and risk with triumphthis rich offering is the only picture book 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. The raft was named kontiki after the inca sun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. Lyon contains black and white photographs publisher. The crew made successful landfall and all returned safely. Original images of the kon tiki expedition it was this legendary raft that we went to see on our recent trip to oslo in norway.