Kontiki was the name of a wooden raft used by six scandinavian scientists, led by thor heyerdahl, to make a 101day journey from south america to the polynesian islands. Watzinger was an engineer specializing in thermodynamics, and was in the usa to study cooling technology. 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. In the following interview, explorer thor heyerdahl addresses questions about his theories of polynesian migration. The norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl crossed the pacific ocean in a balsawood raft in 1947, together with five men, to prove that south americans back in precolumbian times could have crossed the ocean and settled on polynesian islands. Learn more about thor heyerdahl at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more.
In 1937, fledgling norwegian zoological researcher thor. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. He was willing to put it all on the line to test his theories. 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, thor s first. Find highquality kon tiki stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Heyerdahl s writing grabbed me and took me along on their voyage.
Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. This dramatization of thor heyerdahl s legendary expedition garnered an oscar nod for best foreign language film. Thor heyerdahl, an anthropologist and explorer, was as famous for. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. 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. Norwegian ethnologist thor heyerdahl sails papyrus boat history. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Thor heyerdahl nprs alex chadwick reports on the death of a great explorer. 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.
A specialist in ecuadorian archaeology, ferdon later wrote three books on historical observation of polynesian island cultures. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Heyerdahl knew that the trade winds and ocean currents off the south american coastline bear in the direction of polynesia. Thor heyerdahl should be a role model for all humans. On the 100th anniversary of thor heyerdahl s birth, look back at his historic voyage across the pacific on the primitive raft kontiki. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. His 1947 voyage from south america to polynesia on a raft made. He and his crew of trusty not so old salts had an adventure of a lifetime.
Norweigan adventurer and anthropologist thor heyerdahl. 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. Organized and led the expedition by the balsa raft kontiki from peru to polynesia in 1947 to demonstrate the possibility of. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kontiki. Kontiki is definitely one of the most original, well written and fun films ive seen this year. Buy the kontiki expedition 1st by thor heyerdahl isbn. He asked to join the expedition, and thor unhesitatingly said yes. Without spoiling the story which is real by the way, we are invited to follow thor heyerdahl as he gathers a crew of overly confident scandinavians attempting to cross the pacific on a balsa wood raft. Download the complete list of categories of the thor heyerdahl document archive. World citizen, explorer, writer and scientist, thor heyerdahls legacy is an. Free download or read online kontiki pdf epub book. 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. How the voyage of the kontiki misled the world about navigating the pacific smithsonian geographer doug herman explains the traditional science of.
Download scientific diagram thor heyerdahl, an anthropologist and explorer, was as famous for his adventurous spirit as for his scientific career. The ra expeditions english and norwegian edition thor heyerdahl, patricia crampton on. Kontiki audiobook free download one of the bestloved works by thor heyerdahl, this popular, renowned classics audiobook is now available for free download from, deezer, and in high quality from audible as well. Ferdon was an archaeologist on thor heyerdahl s archaeological expedition to easter island and the east pacific in 195556. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing. He was a great thinker and had the power of his convictions. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world.
Kon tiki the secret of easter island pdf book by thor heyerdahl sharingebook download free pdf books legally. Watzinger was second in command on the kontiki raft. In 1947, he and five other men crossed the pacific ocean in a balsa wood raft, proving that precolumbian south americans could have crossed the sea and settled the polynesian islands. With five loyal friends in tow, explorer thor heyerdahl sails a fragile balsa wood raft along an ancient path some 4,300 miles across the pacific. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Read online kontiki by thor heyerdahl book pdf free download link book now. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240.
Download kontiki by thor heyerdahl book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Instead of downloading multiple mp3 files, you can now simply listen to the original audiobook for free and legally. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, norwegian 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. Akuaku, the secret of easter island thor heyerdahl.
This classic 16mm documentary captures both a sea adventure and a scientific test of ancient sailing. 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. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Herman watzinger and thor heyerdahl met by mere coincidence in new york.
Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. Get ebooks thor heyerdahl on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Kon tiki the secret of easter island pdf book by thor. The film is an international coproduction between norway, denmark, germany, sweden, and the united kingdom. The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific. Thor heyerdahl was convinced that ancient incans traveled a 5,000 mile journey from south america to the south pacific by 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. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally settled from south america. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography.
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