It appeared with great success in english in 1950, also in many other languages. This is a highly used, highly collectible, hardcover book. Kon tiki is the book that chronicles the critical moment. Free download or read online kon tiki pdf epub book. Kon tiki is a norwegianswedish documentary film about the kon tiki expedition led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in 1947, released in sweden, norway, finland, and denmark in 1950, followed by the united states in 1951. Kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. Kontiki is the classic true tale of men against the sea and against scientific orthodoxy. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
He was a director and writer, known for akuaku 1960, galapagos 1955 and kon tiki 1950. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy award. It makes for a great documentary of the voyage of the kontiki raft across the pacific from south america to polynesia. Get the best deals on kon tiki book when you shop the largest online selection at. Were happy to combine purchases to save you shipping fees. Kontiki is a norwegianswedish documentary film about the kontiki expedition led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in 1947, released in sweden, norway, finland, and denmark in 1950, followed by the united states in 1951. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl meet your next favorite book. Anthropologist robert carl suggs included a chapter titled the kontiki myth in his 1960 book on polynesia, concluding that the kontiki theory is about as plausible as the tales of atlantis, mu, and children of the sun.
The oscarwinning kon tiki documentary from 1950 is screened every day at 12 noon in the cinema on the lower level. The kon tiki 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. Questia read the fulltext online edition of kon tiki. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Dec, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A documentary about the kon tiki expedition of the norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. The book also addresses, for the first time, the problematic nature of heyerdahls theory that a white culturebearing race had initiated all the worlds great civilizations. Books similar to kontiki meet your next favorite book. Kon tiki crossing the pacific on a balsa wood raft thor heyerdahl, 1950 miss rosenbaum, my sixth grade teacher, read this to us.
Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy award winning. Click download or read online button to get kon tiki book now. Hotels and restaurants incorporated polynesian themes to suggest an aura of romance. Kon tiki is a norweigianswedish documentary film about the kon tiki expedition led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in 1947, released in sweden, norway, finland, and. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Pdf download kon tiki full books pdfbooks kon tiki mon, 27 apr 2020 14. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, rand mcnally, first edition, book club edition, february, 1950. Like most such theories, it makes exciting light reading, but as an example of scientific method it fares quite poorly.
Kontiki 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 across the pacific ocean. Heyerdahl, kontiki, 1950 kontiki was chosen as the name for our program of interstellar cyclers because it demonstrates humanitys desire to face the unknown and triumph. Across the pacific by raft and in a documentary the following year that won the academy award. Heyerdahl recounted the epic voyage in the bestselling 1950 book kon tiki. The theory behind the kontiki expedition henceforth american. Each of these expeditions was also the subject of a documentary film. Both the voyages of kontiki and thor heyerdahl are a testament to mans ability to commit to voyages of. Heyerdahl published accounts of his exploits in kon tiki 1950, the ra expeditions 1971, and the tigris expedition 1979.
This book originally published in 1949 is a true classic and definitely should be reprinted especially since the norwegian government is producing a new kontiki film to come out september 2012. Translation of kon tiki ekspedisjonen theory expedition is born to south america across the pacific halfway across the pacific to the south sea islands among polynesians. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. My only current problem with the book is that some of the descriptions of. Habe ich fur meinen sohn gekauft nachdem wir kon tiki zusammen im kino gesehen haben. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl pocket books, 1950 the modernization of easter island by j. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, 1950 online research library. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure. Oct 11, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl signed first. Many years ago, a young man with talent and a dream of establishing himself in the motorcycle business decided to leave violence torn, 1950 s buenos aires, argentina during the infamous reign of president juan peron. Thor heyerdahl norwegian explorer, anthropologist and author. Pdf download the kon tiki expedition free ebooks pdf. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the more.
The kon tiki expedition 304 pages, with photos and drawings. With thor heyerdahl, herman watzinger, erik hesselberg, knut haugland. I got a copy of the book, kontiki when i was ten years old 1962. 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 the mythical hero kon tiki. Kontiki and i hardcover book 1950 hesselberg sketch book mcnally ruff reader. It was heyerdahls contention that precolumbian polynesian natives had regularly made trips. Jul 12, 20 kon tiki 1950 film original version duration. Erik hesselberg documents the 4000 mile kontiki balsa raft voyage which thor heyerdahl organized between peru to polynesia in 1947. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The raft was named kon tiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki. The bestselling books kon tiki by thor heyerdahl and tales of the south pacific by james a. Kon tiki is a norwegianswedish documentary film about the kon tiki expedition led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in 1947, released in swede. The story of six young men crossing the pacific on a balsawood raft makes as somerset maugham call it an incredible adventure which happens to be true, illustrated. 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, kon tiki. Kontiki and i erik hesselberg the author relates the voyage of the kon tiki expedition across 4300 miles of ocean in a raft as he experienced and sketched it.
Combination ticket for kon tiki, the norwegian maritime. We can quote priority or international postage rates. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kon tiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. Thor heyerdahl kon tiki 19501950 first edition abebooks. Thor heyerdahl was born on october 6, 1914 in larvik, norway. Oscars best foreign language picture nominee of 2012 from norway, kontiki is an ambitious endeavour from directorsduo ronning and sandberg currently are recruited by hollywood to shoot the fifth instalment of pirates of the caribbean franchise, to recount the story of norwegian national legend thor heyerdals monumental near 5,000 mile expedition on a balsawood raft named kontiki. Slightly shelfcocked, bookplate inside the front cover, some wear on the corners of the jacket. 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 pacific. He vowed that if he pulled it off, hed write a popular book. Bestselling books, book of the month club selections, and notable books. Across the pacific by raft character descriptions thor heyerdahl this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 85 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. Heyerdahls first major recognition for his work came in 1950 when he was. This copy has the rare book society choice band and.
Kontiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. The raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thor heyerdahl, kontiki eric hodgins, blandings way frank gilbreth, jr. Kontiki, thor heyerdahl, 1950, rand mcnally first edition. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kontiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. Many editions are available from 1950 on, and it currently remains in print.
Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, 1950. This book discusses the kontiki expedition, upon which six young men proved that a prehistoric voyage from south america to polynesia was possible a. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. My only current problem with the book is that some of the descriptions of interactions with the south american and polynesian residents are severely outdated, and somewhat cringeworthy in their cultural biases. Across the pacific by raft includes 180 short answer test questions that evaluate students knowledge of the work. Kontiki is the book that chronicles the critical moment. Across the pacific by raft heyerdahl, thor translated by f. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south. F h lyon this journey by raft from peru to the polynesian islands was made to test the authors theories of the origin of the.
The international public, however, loved the expedition book kontiki which has sold. Download kon tiki pdf books pdfbooks kon tiki sun, 26 apr 2020 02. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the. The raft was named kon tiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to. The book is a turquoise cloth with an impression of a polynesian carving on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. Apr 17, 20 thor heyerdahl, kontiki, south pacific sail from peru to tahiti, crew on kontiki, pictures of sailors, sharks, heyerdahl. The movie, which was directed by thor heyerdahl and edited by olle nordemar, received the academy award for best documentary feature for 1951 at the 24th. This paper discusses the reception of heyerdahls kontiki theory among pacific scholars in the late 1940s and early 1950s. In heyerdahls 1950 kontiki, across the pacific by rafta lively chronicle that sold more than 50 million copies and was translated into nearly 70 languagesand his 1950 academy award. 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. Books kon tiki across the pacific by raft, thor heyerdahl, f.
Kon tiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The kontiki voyage was a huge success and proved beyond doubt that polynesia could have been settled from south america. Its an amazing story of how a mans belief and conviction can truly change how we think of the world around us. Download pdf the kon tiki expedition free online new. 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. The kon tiki expedition a most merry and illustrated. The book was first published in norway on 2 november 1948, and sold out in 15 days. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. Heyerdahl recounted the epic voyage in the bestselling 1950 book kontiki. Thor heyerdahl students britannica kids homework help. Michener heightened interest in all things tropical.
Thor heyerdahl and the crew of kontiki 32 pictures click. Kon tiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. The books of the century, 19501959 open computing facility. Heyerdahls father, the president of a brewery and a mineral water. The theory, published in full in heyerdahls 1952 book american indians in the pacific.
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