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. North america first edition hardcover original antiquarian. The book has numerous photos from the kontiki voyage 60 years earlier and is. 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. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. But i have heard they exist in the minds of some people. Amblesideonline is a free homeschool curriculum that uses charlotte masons classicallybased principles to prepare children for a life of rich relationships with everything around them. Kontiki is the book that chronicles the critical moment. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. As spacious and exquisitely styled as ever, its opulent features include a curved stargazer roof window, swift vision, heated floor, corian work surfaces and so much more. Proud to announce to be the first medical centre to achieve its accreditation at 5th edition on the sunshine coast.
Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This edition includes a foreword by the author and a unique visual essay of the voyage. Airs above the groundup the down staircasethose who lovekontikihow far to bethleham. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl hardcover 1950 first edition no dust jacket. Our detailed schedules, timetested methods, and extensive teacher resources allow parents to focus on the unique needs of each child. Legend of kontiki and the mysterious white menwar comes.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. Book an appointment online with kontiki medical centre located in 55 plaza parade, maroochydore, qld 4558. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl paperback. By raft across the south seas by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Their replica raft, named after the incan sun god kon tiki, was wrecked on a reef 98 days later. The raft was named kontiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. Download pdf the kon tiki expedition free online new. A book about the tangaroa expedition by torgeir higraff was published in 2007. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl waterstones.
Across the pacific by raft mass market paperback 14 may 20. The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, rand mcnally, first edition, book club edition, february, 1950. First, although it is a hardcover, it is the size of a very small paperback. 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. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures.
Slightly shelfcocked, bookplate inside the front cover. The raft was named kon tiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. Six men cross the pacific on a raft by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl 1950 first edition with dust jacket rand mcnally. Kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. Stunningly redesigned last season, the imposing kontiki is the epitome of motorhome luxury, offering sumptuous interiors and standout looks. 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. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. 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. This study guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of kontiki. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally.
Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl see other formats. The kon tiki expedition download the kon tiki expedition ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub. 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 kon tiki. 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. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Free download or read online kon tiki pdf epub book. Review every norwegian family we knew had a copy of this book on their shelves. Kon tiki thor heyerdahl first edition signed rare book. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. First us edition, originally published in norway in 1948. The kon tiki expedition was undertaken by the explorer thor heyerdahl to prove that polynesia was settled from south america by a mixed race who travelled by raft.
Click download or read online button to get kon tiki book now. Kon tiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. The kontiki expedition paperback paperback by heyerdahl, thor. A wellcrafted retelling of an epic true story, kon tiki is a throwback to oldschool adventure filmmaking thats exciting and entertaining in spite of its bythebook.
To download and get a free book or read online kontiki. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. The crews first sight of land was the atoll of pukapuka on july 30. This alone attests to the opinion that the book is not organized or written well. Thor heyerdahl kon tiki 19501950 first edition abebooks. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor. Solid copy thatll look good on the shelf of another classic adventure tale from the author of kontiki. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kon tiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. 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 kontiki.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Kontiki by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Across the pacific by raft,declaring it one of the best, something that all readers will enjoy. The book was first published in norway on 2 november 1948, and sold out in 15 days. Across the pacific by raft fourteenth printing, october, 1951 a theory, an expedition is born. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Heyerdahl is notable for his kontiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. The book is a turquoise cloth with an impression of a polynesian carving on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kontiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. 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. This is a highly used, highly collectible, hardcover book.
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. 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. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning. Kontiki is the classic true tale of men against the sea and against scientific orthodoxy. 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 south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by a. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl 1950 first edition with dust. This is the story of how thor heyderdahl and five other men crossed the pacific ocean on a balsawood raft in an extraordinary bid to prove heyderdahls theory. Airs above the groundup the down staircasethose who love kon tiki how far to bethleham. Kon tiki medical centre pioneers in accreditation under the 5th edition racgp. Its boys own stuff all the way in a dramatisation of the norwegian adventurers daring 1947 raft journey. How the voyage of the kontiki misled the world about navigating the pacific smithsonian geographer doug herman explains the traditional science of traversing the ocean seas.
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