Get the best deals on kon tiki book when you shop the largest online selection at. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Washington square press enriched classics present the great works of world literature enhanced for the contemporary reader. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. 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. A columbia pictures actor in the early 1940s, crane opened the luau, a popular celebrity restaurant, in 1953 and established a successful 25year career in the restaurant industry. Thor heyerdahls book about his experience became a bestseller.
Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south. 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 was first published in norway on 2 november 1948, and sold out in 15 days. An oscarnominated dramatisation of thor heyerdahls epic sea journey ratchets up the tension, writes mark kermode. When it arrived, i tore open the packaging and immediately sat down and read the entire book what a wonderful, simple, entertaining account of that journey. After three months on the open sea,encountering raging storms, whales. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
The tangaroa expedition of 2006 closely resembled the kon tiki expedition sailing a balsa raft from peru to polynesia. Kontiki was the raft used by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in his 1947 expedition across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands. Heyerdahl filmed the expedition, which later became the academy award winning documentary in 1951, and he wrote a book about the expedition that was translated into 70 languages and sold more than 50 millions copies around the world. 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.
The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. I would recommend this book to children, teenagers, and adults who are interested in the kon tiki expedition or just likes to read books about exciting adventures. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl chronicles their amazing journey from peru to the pacific islands.
Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Across the pacific by raft,declaring it one of the best, something that all readers will enjoy. A young woman is found brutally murdered in a copenhagen playground. On a primitive raft made of fortyfoot balsa logs and named. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kon tiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft.
For instance, they saw gemylus, a fish thought to be extinct because previously only the bones had been seen. 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. Kontiki quotes showing 115 of 15 some people believe in fate, others dont. Both language versions of kontiki is in theaters in the uk now. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures, and the 2012 dramatized feature film nominated for the academy award for best foreign language film. Combining history with culture, the ocean with exploration, and risk with triumphthis rich offering is the only picture book account of thor heyerdahls worldfamous kon tiki expedition, during which he sailed a raft 5,000 miles from the coast of south america to the islands of the south pacific. This a fan page dedicated to the 1950 book kontiki by thor heyerdahl, and to celebrate the spirit of adventure embodied by the members of the expedition. In 1947, the world is gripped with excitement as the young norwegian adventurer thor heyerdahl embarks on an astonishing expedition a. Across the pacific by raft fourteenth printing, october, 1951 a theory, an expedition is born, to south america, halfway, across the.
Vg nett kontikiregissorene og skuespillernes havbad fikk. To download and get a free book or read online kon tiki. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Kon tiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures. It was published in norwegian in 1948 as the kontiki expedition. The ocean has been mans highway from the days he built the first buoyant ships, long before he tamed the horse, invented wheels, and cut roads through the virgin jungles. Most unusual expedition ever to rely on amateur radio. 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. On april 28, 1947, heyerdahl and five other adventurers sailed from peru on a balsa log raft. 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.
I read the original kon tiki book by heyerdahl and absolutely loved it so when i discovered there was another book about this adventure written by hesselberg, i just had to buy it too. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised kontiki. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. A history of polynesian idols, pineapple cocktails and. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. In 1991, he was awarded the right livelihood award for exposing the tragic results of and advocating an end to french nuclear colonialism.
Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. Combining history with culture, the ocean with exploration, and risk with triumph this is an 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. We are just north of robbies marina, just south of morada bay, islamorada. Fuente osmena circle and heritage of cebu monument are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit sm city cebu and ayala center. For three months, the bold young men made their way. In 1947, norwegian explorer heyerdahl and a small crew piloted a primitive raft called the kontiki across the pacific ocean to prove that ancient people could have made long distance journeys using the technology available at the time. Its a truly inspiring story and a shows what a person can do when theyre willing to give it their all. As such, the expedition represents a scientific continuation of thor heyerdahls experiments in recreated maritime.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kontiki. Translated into sixtyfive languages, kontiki is a classic, inspiring tale of daring and courage a magnificent saga of men against the sea. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. A december 1947 qst article, kon tiki communications well done.
Free download or read online kon tiki pdf epub book. The adventure of thor heyerdahl and his companions on their raft the kontiki has gone down in legend as a feat of endurance and courage. Bengt emmerik danielsson 6 july 1921 4 july 1997 was a swedish anthropologist, writer, and a crew member on the kon tiki raft expedition from south america to french polynesia in 1947. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Heyerdahls book, the kontiki expedition published in 1948, has been. Translated into sixtyfive languages, kontiki is a classic, inspiring tale of daring and couragea magnificent saga of men against the sea. This edition includes a foreword by the author and a unique visual essay of the voyage. In addition to his own accomplishments, crane is often remembered as lana turners twice exhusband. Kon tiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. The thor heyerdahl institute was established in 2000.
The kontiki was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, and kontiki is an old name for this god. But i have heard they exist in the minds of some people. Nost cottages at club kon tiki is located in lapulapu. 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. The raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. The prose is easy to follow almost to the point of being naive, humoristic, and gives interesting facts about the kon tiki expedition. The kon tiki expedition opened my eyes to what the ocean really is. The kon tiki departed peru for polynesia on april 28, 1947. 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. Kontiki is not only the name of this film, its also the name of the book michael moore mentioned, written by heyerdahl, as well as the raft. It was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Six scandinavians take a raft not a boat from peru to polynesia. First editionfirst printing rand mcnally a present on the verso. Tangaroa outperformed kon tiki by having an improved sail rig and by actively using guaras centerboards. Like otherwise he was glad we had missed our landing, for he still had three books to read. Results 1 25 of get the best deal for kon tiki book from the largest online selection at kon tiki by thor heyerdahl first edition first printing. Many years ago, a young man with talent and a dream of establishing himself in the motorcycle business decided to leave violence torn, 1950s buenos aires, argentina during the infamous reign of president juan peron. Kon tiki official movie trailer hd in theatres in toronto may 3. There were many difficulties during the journey, but they had some amazing experiences as well. Like pearls rarely turn up in oysters served to you on a plate. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. This was the founder of kontiki motorcycles, george arrues.
Six guys in a raft, scary sharks and a whole lot of faith. Free download or read online kontiki pdf epub book. Heyerdahls book kontiki was translated into 67 languages, and sold more than 20 million copies. Heyerdahl himself agreed to the founding of the institute and it aims to promote and continue to develop heyerdahls ideas and. Heyerdahl had been presented with a film camera before the. The raft was named kon tiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. Buy a cheap copy of kontiki ekspedisjonen book by thor heyerdahl. This is a pair of scarce books for children about the kontiki expedition written by members of the expedition. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kontiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. Find books like kontiki from the worlds largest community of readers. Joseph stephenson steve crane february 7, 1916 february 6, 1985 was an american actor and restaurateur.
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