Thor heyerdahl was born into an upperclass family in the coastal village of larvik, norway, in 1914. It was heyerdahl s first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route. Heyerdahl himself agreed to the founding of the institute and it aims to promote and continue to develop heyerdahls ideas and principles. Apr 19, 2002 thor heyerdahl, who has died of cancer aged 87, was one of the great individualistic standardbearers of mid20thcentury adventure. 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. Across the pacific in a raft mass market paperback. 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. On april 28, 1947, biologist and explorer thor heyerdahl and his crew of five men set out from peru on a balsa log raft. Thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers. In search of our beginnings by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Heyerdahl was attempting to prove his theory that the south sea islands have been settled by an ancient race from the east led by a mythical hero named kontiki. On 28 april 1947 thor and five other men left callao in peru on a balsawood raft. Oct 06, 2014 thor heyerdahl quotes i will share with you some quotes by thor heyerdahl, in this video. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks.
The books were translated into several different languages. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer, and ethnologist. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Thor heyerdahl biography life, family, parents, story. He acame notable for his kontiki expedeetion in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi athort the paceefic ocean in a haundbiggit raft frae sooth. Buy the ra expeditions new ed by thor heyerdahl, patricia crampton isbn. Most sincere, thor heyerdahl, italy, 14th may, 1980. The raft was named kontiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name.
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It is impossible to read any of thor heyerdahls books without developing a deep liking for this extaordinary man. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. On april 3rd, 1978, he and his crew burnt the tigris at sea in protest of the wars raging in africa. October 6, 1914 aprile 18, 2002 wis a norse adventurer an ethnografer wi a backgrund in zoology, botany, an geografie. 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. See all books authored by thor heyerdahl, including kontiki ekspedisjonen, and akuaku. He created a small museum in his childhood home, with a vipera berus as the main attraction. In a way, i suppose heyerdahl is entitled to do a little horn blowing, because he did, in fact, uncover some very interesting items. He received the order of merit or similar decorations from peru, italy, egypt, morocco, bulgaria, norway and sweden.
He studied zoology and geography at oslo university. Oyvind and calle had played together in a school theater. Apr 18, 2002 thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers. The group began with oyvind and calle being friends from childhood. Heyerdahl became notable for his kontiki expedition, in which he sailed 4,300 miles 8,000 km by raft from south america to the tuamotu islands. Thor heyerdahl wurde in larvik geboren, wo sein aus christiania stammender vater eine brauerei betrieb.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. 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. Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant civilizations and cultures. 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. As someone later observed, heyerdahl s theory was inaccurate, but not entirely. Akuaku is an interesting read, and i do recommend it. Thor heyerdahl also makes an appearance as the explorer who always. Explore books by thor heyerdahl with our selection at. All thor hayerdahls books are extremely entertaining and readable, with an approach very different from the usual rather dry expositions of archaeological works.
Thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a scientific background in zoology and geography. Aku aku by thor heyerdahl abebooks shop for books, art. Raske menn, 97864484565, please note that the content of this book. Thor heyerdahl, born october 6, 1914, larvik, norwaydied april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. In 1947 he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki.
Thor heyerdahl was one of the twentiethcenturys most famous adventurers and he recreated many ocean voyages made by ships based on ancient designs. He orchestrated many transoceanic expeditions in primitive boat replicas and contributed several substantial theories to the geographic and scientific communities. Kroepelien subsequently amassed a unique collection of books on polynesia, and. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by thor heyerdahl. Thor heyerdahl, who died in april at the age of 87, spent much of an active and sometimes inspiring life in the thrall of one good story. Follow thor heyerdahl and explore their bibliography from s thor heyerdahl author page. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, through which he championed his deep involvement. World telegram photo by al ravenna, may 4, 1951 library of congress prints and photographs division, reproduction number. The kontiki book that came out in 1948 became an incredible commercial, which spread. He wrote many books on early travel and sea exploration. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. The maldive mystery, like other books by this author, is written. As a young child, thor heyerdahl established a strong interest in zoology. His 1947 kontiki expedition proved that the incas were capable of sailing across the pacific.
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. Thor heyerdahl quotes i will share with you some quotes by thor heyerdahl, in this video. Books, biographies and films thor heyerdahl instituttet. Vg nett raske menn vitser om filmskapere som ikke forholder seg til fakta inspirert av kontiki, men ikke av braket rundt watzinger. He acame notable for his kontiki expedeetion in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi athort the paceefic ocean in a haundbiggit raft frae sooth americae tae the tuamotu islands. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by author thor heyerdahl. Thor heyerdahl has 40 books on goodreads with 50217 ratings. Fast guys is a trio of norwegian comedians who have gained fame in. 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. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of. The kontiki book that came out in 1948 became an incredible commercial. Thor heyerdahl, thor heyerdahl 9789077895115 boeken. So thor heyerdahl, head of the new archaeological dig, had to call in a priest, who chanted for 20 minutes and sprinkled the shack with holy water.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Countless books have been written about thor heyerdahl and his life. I denne korte filmen fra sebra film, forteller bade thor heyerdahl og knut. The thor heyerdahl institute was established in 2000. Heyerdahl, 11 books thor heyerdahl, 4 books arnold jacoby, 3 books erik hesselberg, 2 books roar skolmen, 1 book genrikh iosifovich anokhin, 1 book wyatt blassingame, 1 book paul westman, 1 book dolores engel, 1 book john malam, 1 book philip steele, 1 book julian may, 1 book snorre evensberget, 1 book lisa norby, 1 book pavel pavel, 1. Thor heyerdahl s grandson, olav heyerdahl, retraced his grandfathers kontiki voyage in 2006, as part of a sixmember crew. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, through which he championed his deep. The thor heyerdahl institute is a foundation whose purpose is to honour thor. Thor heyerdahl biography childhood, life achievements.
As someone later observed, heyerdahls theory was inaccurate, but not entirely. It was heyerdahls first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route. This was his first expedition to be captured on film, and was later awarded academy award for best documentary in 1951. Thor heyerdahl, who has died of cancer aged 87, was one of the great individualistic standardbearers of mid20thcentury adventure. See more ideas about thor, adventure and easter island. A violent storm ended the first expedition but within a year the seven men had embarked on their. 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. His book are at the top of the list of books that have taken me on great adventures and they are all nonfiction. The hardcover is vg with slight to light wear at the spine ends, and a few page corners bent toward the back. Heyerdahl wrote a large collection of books related to his research and explorations. Thor heyerdahls kontiki voyage on the 100th anniversary of thor heyerdahl s birth, look back at his historic voyage across the pacific on the primitive raft kontiki. Thor heyerdahl and ra ii set sail from safi in morocco on 17th may 1970 and arrived in barbados on 14th july 1970. Akuaku, the secret of easter island heyerdahl, thor. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany, and.
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