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. Countless books have been written about thor heyerdahl and his life. Thor heyerdahl is currently considered a single author. He studied zoology and geography at oslo university. My mother, liv coucheron torp, was married to thor heyerdahl, the norwegian scientist and explorer whose kontiki expedition in 1947 became one of the great enduring adventure stories of all time.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The book is a turquoise cloth with an impression of a polynesian carving on. He was willing to put it all on the line to test his theories. Aku aku by thor heyerdahl abebooks shop for books, art. 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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The book describes the 19551956 norwegian archaeological expeditions investigations of polynesian history and culture at easter island, the austral islands of rapa iti and raivavae, and the marquesas islands of nuku hiva and hiva oa. 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. To know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline read on. His book are at the top of the list of books that have taken me on great adventures and they are all nonfiction. 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. Once the tug determined they were clear, it left them, and they had no other help from a. Apr 18, 2002 thor heyerdahl was born into an upperclass family in the coastal village of larvik, norway, in 1914. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean.
This is a real adventure which i read as a schoolboy over 50 years ago and again in 2017 when covering the area on a more comfortable cruise. Thor heyerdahl was born on 6 october 1914 in larvik a small coastal city south of oslo, where he also grew up. Six men cross the pacific on a raft by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Heyerdahl was born in larvik, norway, the son of master brewer thor heyerdahl 18691957 and his wife, alison lyng 18731965. Thor heyerdahl visited many countries, his books were read in one breath, and then reread again, and every reader wanted to, thats the same as he, to live on a tropical island fatu hiva in the marquesas, french polynesia. This is a highly used, highly collectible, hardcover book. 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. I can think of no other book that informed, entertained, and thrilled me like the ra expeditions. Kontiki by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This copy of heyerdahl s book is a lushly illustrated adaptation of his bestselling account of their journey, signed by heyerdahl. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Aku aku by thor heyerdahl abebooks passion for books.
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. 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. Thor heyerdahl primary author only author division. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology. He believed that, long before columbus, early ocean. It was not until 1986 that he returned to easter island, this time with a czech. Thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers. 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. Many of you have heard about this famous norwegian explorer and anthropologist. Overall a near fine copy and scarce signed by the author with the band. Well, i cant really say that because i tore the world apart looking for this book after reading kontiki. Han var en langt enklere type, sier barnebarnet, thor heyerdahl jr. By raft across the south seas has been translated into 70 languages. He received the order of merit or similar decorations from peru, italy, egypt, morocco, bulgaria, norway and sweden.
Akuaku by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This one is fascinating about his exploration of the maldive islands, and their history. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Thor heyerdahl ranks very high on my list of authors. Genealogy for alison heyerdahl lyng 1873 1965 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. It was heyerdahls first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route. His 1947 kontiki expedition proved that the incas were capable of sailing across the pacific. Nov 28, 2001 thor heyerdahl is a very influential explorer. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, rand mcnally, first edition, book club edition, february, 1950.
Buy the ra expeditions by thor heyerdahl online at alibris. Pa jakt efter paradiset, 1938 the kontiki expedition, 1948 american indians in the. Thor heyerdahl biography a famous ethnologist and explorer, thor heyerdahl, is known for his transoceanic explorations and study of south american immigration patterns. Thor andreas heyerdahl, barnebarnet til thor heyerdahl syns at filmen var spennende.
Follow thor heyerdahl and explore their bibliography from s thor heyerdahl author page. There is some light foxing marks to the first couple of pages. As a young child, thor heyerdahl established a strong interest in zoology. Heyerdahl s writing grabbed me and took me along on their voyage. He and his crew of trusty not so old salts had an adventure of a lifetime. We set off from the same port callo in peru and sailed to new zealand via the beautiful polynesian islands of easter island,tahiti and bora bora. Many years later, having achieved notability with other adventures and books on other subjects, heyerdahl published. In the footsteps of adam by thor heyerdahl20011004. Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant civilizations and cultures. Kroepelien subsequently amassed a unique collection of books on polynesia, and years. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific.
Thor heyerdahl, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. Kon tiki thor heyerdahl abebooks shop for books, art. At the same time he studied privately polynesian culture and history, consulting the then worlds largest private collection of books and papers on polynesia. Thor heyerdahl s grandson, olav heyerdahl, retraced his grandfathers kontiki voyage in 2006, as part of a sixmember crew. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. See all books authored by thor heyerdahl, including kontiki ekspedisjonen, and akuaku. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by author thor heyerdahl. He created a small museum in his childhood home, with a vipera berus as the main attraction. Data and models, 3e groove nations electronic arena podcast komeilmasoumis podcast le podcast dariolix kovsiefm97. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl abebooks shop for books. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations and more. 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. More recently, heyerdahl was invited to return to easter island and there confronted the conundrum of the famous, haunting.
Over thirty years ago, the man who did such important, pioneering work in kontiki wrote another bestselling book, akuaku, about easter island. Most of the illustrations are based on photos from the expedition. Books, biographies and films thor heyerdahl instituttet. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by thor heyerdahl. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of thor heyerdahl books online. Thor heyerdahl has been listed as a level5 vital article in people, explorers.
We are additionally including in this lot another childrens book, kontiki and i, written and illustrated by heyerdahl s navigator, erik hesselberg. Explore books by thor heyerdahl with our selection at. This handsome volume is the story of thor heyerdahl s love of a mysteryand of an island and its people. April 2002 in colla micheri, andora, italien war ein norwegischer forschungsreisender. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. October 6, 1914 aprile 18, 2002 wis a norse adventurer an ethnografer wi a backgrund in zoology, botany, an geografie.
Til thor heyerdahl traveled over 4000 miles across the pacific ocean in a wooden raft to demonstrate his theory that polynesians came from south america. His life was extremely interesting and he dedicated it to his work, and his thesis. Thor heyerdahl was one of the twentiethcenturys most famous adventurers and he recreated many ocean voyages made by ships based on ancient designs. 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. The book is a turquoise cloth with an impression of a polynesian carving on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. Thor heyerdahl biography childhood, life achievements.
Thor heyerdahl wurde in larvik geboren, wo sein aus christiania stammender vater eine brauerei betrieb. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He was a great thinker and had the power of his convictions. Easter island by thor heyerdahl goodreads share book. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. 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. Thor heyerdahl has 41 books on goodreads with 49319 ratings. In the book, heyerdahl says that the peruvian minister of marine had ordered a tug boat to tow the barge out to where it would be clear of coastal traffic. A thrilling, fully illustrated account of one of the greatest adventures by one of the 20th centurys most famous travelers, thor heyerdahl easter island is one of the most remote places in the world and acclaimed archaeologist thor heyerdahl spent much of his life investigating the mystery of the islands famed, ancient statues. It was heyerdahl s first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route.
This article is of interest to the following wikiprojects. 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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Thor heyerdahl should be a role model for all humans. Thor heyerdahl biography life, family, parents, story. Early love of nature thor heyerdahl was born into an upperclass family in the coastal village of larvik, norway, in 1914. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography 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. Kon tiki thor heyerdahl abebooks passion for books. 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 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Across the pacific in a raft by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His father, also called thor, was a brewer, and his mother, alison, was head of the larvik area museums association. He wrote many books on early travel and sea exploration.
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