Kon tiki is the book that chronicles the critical moment. Mar 27, 20 the only modern equipment they had was a radio and watches. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Kon tiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. The kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl abebooks. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. The explorers start off at peru, build a raft, and set off to prove their theory on their 2000mile journey.
Books similar to kontiki meet your next favorite book. The kontiki 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. Kon tiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy award. First edition of this true story of heyerdahls 4300mile journey across the pacific on a balsawood raft, with 80 photographic illustrations of his adventure, inscribed on the half title. 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.
Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. His book about the voyage sold more than 50 million copies and a 1951 documentary earned the academy award you can check it out on youtube. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl hardcover 1950 first edition no dust jacket. Their replica raft, named after the incan sun god kontiki, was wrecked on a reef 98 days later. Exotic cocktails, rum, and the cult of tiki by martin cate, the book of tiki by sven a. What these two have in common is an overlap over the american craze for tiki. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Get the best deals on kon tiki book when you shop the largest online selection at. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The book kon tiki was a bestseller, and a documentary motion picture of the expedition won an academy award in 1951. This was the bums first book of historic tropical drink recipes, and it had humble beginnings. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Kontiki first edition signed thor heyerdahl bauman. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, 1950. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. It was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally.
Kontiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. This comprehensive lesson plan includes 30 daily lessons, 180 multiple choice questions, 20 essay questions, 20 fun activities, and more everything you need to teach kon tiki. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kon tiki flame curtain pyrolysis while most of the biochar produced during the last 5000 years was produced with open fire, modern pyrolysis suppresses the fire. Legend of kon tiki and the mysterious white menwar comes. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean.
Sep 04, 2014 how the voyage of the kon tiki misled the world about navigating the pacific smithsonian geographer doug herman explains the traditional science of traversing the ocean seas. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft, thor heyerdahl first edition, 1950. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of. The book of tiki uses intense colors, and ultrahip page compositions that make it difficult to read typically taschen, but i still found it distracting. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Kontiki by heyerdahl books, book price comparison at. May 01, 2000 i wanted to get more, and so ordered the book of tiki the first was a brief, flirting interest with googie architecture, and the second was a trip to disneyland. The first edition of this novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. The raft was named kon tiki after the incasun god, viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. First american edition of the explorers classic first book. A sketch book of the famous kon tiki expedition by the navigator of the voyage. The kon tiki was crewed by six men, all norwegian except for bengt danielsson, who was from sweden.
October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. Oct 11, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. 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. A tall, lean man in an appropriately viking mold, he and five others crossed a broad stretch of the pacific in the balsalog raft kon tiki. The book is a turquoise cloth with an impression of a polynesian carving on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. That is how six brave and inquisitive men came to seek a dangerous path to test a scientific theory. There is also a good look at the artifacts of tiki art and architecture throughout the united states. 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. The kontiki raft that heyerdahl built based on the ancient. The book was first published in norway on 2 november 1948, and sold. The kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor.
The crew then got their first taste of glory, with a polynesian welcome. The first woman to row the kon tiki route by fontenoy, maud and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thor heyerdahl kon tiki 19501950 first edition abebooks. The book does an acceptable job presenting the evolutionary history of tiki, from the 1920s to the present. Kon tiki is about a few explorers that wanted to prove that the inhabitants of a certain island in the pacific came from peru. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Large print edition, hardcover, ulverscroft large print books ltd. Scuba diving schools in thailand and the philippines. The kontiki expedition opened my eyes to what the ocean really is. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the. Free download or read online kon tiki pdf epub book.
Free download or read online kontiki pdf epub book. The cover of the book kontiki across the pacific by raft 1950 1st american edition. 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 writer thor heyerdahl. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, rand mcnally, first edition, book club edition, february, 1950. The very first edition was essentially a photocopied zine, sold in random comic book and record stores. Fine in a very good jacket that shows some rubbing to the crown of. Kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl hardcover isbn. Heyerdahl is notable for his kon tiki 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.
Review every norwegian family we knew had a copy of this book on their shelves. Mar 07, 2010 three days later the kon tiki struck a reef and the crew was beached on an uninhabited islet of raroia island 101 days and 4,338 miles from peru. In 1947 norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl made history by sailing a balsa log raft 4,300 miles from peru to french polynesia, thus proving that early americans could have aided in the settlement of the pacific islands. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
A special rand mcnally colour edition for young people, by thor heyerdahl, 1960. The book is packed with color photos of tiki mugs, matchbooks, buildings, and much more. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by 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. The separation of the carbonisation and the flaming of the pyrolysis gases make pyrolysis technology prone to failure and expensive which is one of the reasons why the biochar. 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. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl see other formats. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl signed first. The original kon tiki is now on display in the kon tiki museum in oslo. Depending on demand, any number of printings can be made from a setting of type for example, a first printing might consist of copies, followed by a second printing of 2500 copies. 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. In the light of health concerns and advice from authorities, the red bull cliff diving world series. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl meet your next favorite book.
First edition first printing rand mcnally a present on the verso. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Thor heyerdahl with a model of the balsa raft kon tiki best adventure books. However, the book does lean a bit too much towards making the book eye candy. Buy kontiki man by thor heyerdahl, christopher ralling, chronicle books online at alibris. 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.
Featured books rare books and first editions bauman rare. John davis cantwell with best wishes from thor heyerdahl 1996. The raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. Heyerdahls book, the kontiki expedition published in 1948, has been translated into more than 70 languages, and tens of millions of copies have been sold to date. 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. Can someone please give me a quick summary of the book kon tiki. Like most such theories, it makes exciting light reading, but as an example of scientific method it fares quite poorly. 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. Then kon tiki by thor heyerdahl is the book for you. The englishlanguage version, narrated by sportscaster ben grauer, was. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout, cartographic endpapers. Thor heyerdahl kon tiki first edition first printing 1950 hardcover no dj rand. The kon tiki expedition in antiquarian and collectable books.
Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dusttoned as with age. Now a major motion picture, kon tiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. His record of the journey, kontiki, was first published in norwegian in 1948, and in english in 1950. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the more. Anthropologist robert carl suggs included a chapter titled the kon tiki myth in his 1960 book on polynesia, concluding that the kon tiki theory is about as plausible as the tales of atlantis, mu, and children of the sun.
Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. When he set out on his first expedition mr heyerdahl believed that the raft was forced to follow the winds and currents, but he has now been. Kon tiki thor heyerdahl first edition signed rare book. Kon tiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures.
Key events, such as the establishment of trader vics, and the kon tiki craze of the late 40s, are looked at in further detail. It soon found a more sturdy form in the hands of a comic book publisher, slg publishing, but is no longer in print. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Kontiki man by thor heyerdahl, christopher ralling. The filmof the same title, shot by the crew during the journeywon the academy award for best documentary film in 1951. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. Kontiki book the seattle public library bibliocommons. 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 kon tiki. First us edition, originally published in norway in 1948. Kon tiki by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Life am going to cross pacific on a wooden raft to support a theory that the south sea islands were peopled from peru. The author was the only trained seaman on the raft and the man responsible for navigating and charting the course of the raft from day to day, as it drifted with the winds and the ocean currents.
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