Kon-tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl book

The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. First edition kontiki across the pacific by raft thor. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl. Heyerdahls book, the kontiki expedition published in 1948, has been translated into.

Heyerdahl recounted the epic voyage in the bestselling 1950 book kontiki. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. 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. I always like to include at least one classic on my book groups potential reading list, and last year, the group voted to include kon tiki. 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. That is how six brave and inquisitive men came to seek a dangerous path to test a scientific theory. It makes for a great documentary of the voyage of the kontiki raft across the pacific from south america to polynesia. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of. Read download kon tiki across the pacific in a raft pdf. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. 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. Vintage antique 1950 kon tiki by thor heyerdahl south pacific raft. 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 kontiki. I had never heard of thor heyerdahl before and was a bit hesitant as a book about floating on a raft across the pacific sounded like it could be extremely boring.

The raft was named kontiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. This was his first expedition to be captured on film, and was later awarded academy award for best documentary in 1951. Get the best deals on kon tiki book when you shop the largest online selection at. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. Thor heyerdahl at the explorers club in new york, 1946.

Across the pacific by raft fourteenth printing, october, 1951 a theory, an expedition is born, to south america, halfway, across the pacific, to the south sea islands, among polynesians. On a primitive raft made of fortyfoot balsa logs and named kontiki in honor of a legendary sun king, heyerdahl and five companions. Legend of kontiki and the mysterious white men war comes. A special rand mcnally colour edition for young people, by thor heyerdahl, 1960. Across the pacific by raft quiz 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 kontiki. Across the pacific by raft full collection, free download kontiki.

Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Across the pacific in a raft, heyerdahl, thor, good books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The adventure on a balsa wood raft was a scientific experiment to see if it was was possible that. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,30. 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. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on kontiki. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor.

The explorers start off at peru, build a raft, and set off to prove their theory on their 2000mile journey. My guess is that many more know of the kon tikidocumented in an. Across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl pdf download free book kontiki. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy award winning. Across the pacific in a raft as one of our 2015 reads. 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. Thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. In 1947 he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki. Am going to cross pacific on a wooden raft to support a theory that the south sea islands were peopled from peru. Kontiki cross the pacific by raft heyerdahl, thor on.

Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning. After 101 days at sea the kontiki ran aground on a coral reef by the raroia atoll in polynesia. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. See all 77 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Kontiki is about a few explorers that wanted to prove that the inhabitants of a certain island in the pacific came from peru. Combining history with culture, the ocean with exploration, and risk with triumphthis rich offering is the only picture book account of thor heyerdahl s 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. How the voyage of the kontiki misled the world about navigating. Kon tiki across pacific raft by heyerdahl thor abebooks.

I thought an adventure story would be a fun summer read, but as august got closer, i began to worry that no one would show up to the book discussion. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, 1950 online. Tiki is an excellent book describing the adventure of six men crossing the pacific in a raft. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of. 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.

Across the pacific by raft and in a documentary the following year that won the academy award. 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. The wrapper and book are both in near fine condition. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. Across the pacific in a raft mass market paperback 1968. If you would like to learn how to plan and execute a major project, then kon tiki. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Thor heyerdahl demonstrates the raft that sailed across the pacific and tells princess margaret about new evidence that inhabitants of. Across the pacific by raft full popular thor heyerdahl, read online kontiki.