At the same time he studied privately polynesian culture and history, consulting the then worlds largest private collection of books and papers on polynesia. All thor hayerdahls books are extremely entertaining and readable, with an approach very different from the usual rather dry expositions of archaeological works. Fatuhiva back to nature is a book published in 1974 by archaeologist and explorer thor heyerdahl detailing his experiences and reflections during a oneandahalfyear stay on the marquesan island of fatu hiva in 193738. Thor heyerdahl was born on october 6, 1914 in larvik, norway. On may 17, 1970, norwegian ethnologist thor heyerdahl and a multinational crew set out from morocco across the atlantic ocean in ra ii, a papyrus sailing craft modeled after ancient egyptian. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography.
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. 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. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. He orchestrated many transoceanic expeditions in primitive boat replicas and contributed several substantial theories to the geographic and scientific communities. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Heyerdahl f314 is classified as a multirole multimission frigate, meaning her hull and onboard systems are designed from the outset to. Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant civilizations and cultures. On the 100th anniversary of thor heyerdahls birth, look back at his historic voyage across the pacific on the primitive raft kontiki. Unlike the other members of her class, she was built with two 8cell vls modules instead of one. He was a director and writer, known for akuaku 1960, galapagos 1955 and kontiki 1950. See all books authored by thor heyerdahl, including kontiki ekspedisjonen, and akuaku. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Why we suddenly have a plastics crisis by chris rose of the blog featured bajanthings. This book was written by thor heyerdahl of kon tiki fame who spent two years there 195658 with a team of archeologists. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. Its the ultimate island fantasy, and like all fantasies the reality turned out grittier and more unpleasant. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer, and ethnologist.
He studied zoology and geography at oslo university. Thor heyerdahl has 40 books on goodreads with 49653 ratings. F314 hnoms thor heyerdahl frigate royal norwegian navy. 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. 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. He believed that, long before columbus, early ocean. Well, i cant really say that because i tore the world apart looking for this book after reading kontiki. Thor heyerdahl, the norwegian anthropologist and adventurer whose imagination and vigor brought him acclaim navigating the pacific, atlantic and indian oceans to. I can think of no other book that informed, entertained, and thrilled me like the ra expeditions. His father, also called thor, was a brewer, and his mother, alison, was head of the larvik area museums association. Green was the earth on the seventh day by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by thor heyerdahl.
Pa jakt efter paradiset, 1938 the kontiki expedition, 1948 american indians in the. Thor heyerdahl was one of the twentiethcenturys most famous adventurers and he recreated many ocean voyages made by ships based on ancient designs. His 1947 kontiki expedition proved that the incas were capable of sailing across the pacific. He died on april 18, 2002 in colla micheri, liguria, italy. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Thor heyerdahl is currently considered a single author.
The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. 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. There is some light foxing marks to the first couple of pages. 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. 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. Countless books have been written about thor heyerdahl and his life.
He wrote many books on early travel and sea exploration. It is impossible to read any of thor heyerdahls books without developing a deep liking for this extaordinary man. He received the order of merit or similar decorations from peru, italy, egypt, morocco, bulgaria, norway and sweden. Thor heyerdahl, signed abebooks shop for books, art. Thor heyedahl books are always well written and interesting as you can imagine almost as if you are there alongside him experiencing the highs and lows of his adventure. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. 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. Overall a near fine copy and scarce signed by the author with the band. The norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl, who died last night at the age of 87, sailed into history in 1947 when he crossed the pacific from peru to polynesia on a balsa wood raft. As a young child, thor heyerdahl established a strong interest in zoology.
Built by the spanish shipbuilders navantia, in ferrol, thor heyerdahl was the fifth and last of the fridtjof nansen class to be launched and then commissioned into the royal norwegian navy. Heyerdahl, 11 books thor heyerdahl, 4 books arnold jacoby, 3 books erik hesselberg, 2 books roar skolmen, 1 book genrikh iosifovich anokhin, 1 book wyatt blassingame, 1 book paul westman, 1 book dolores engel, 1 book john malam, 1 book philip steele, 1 book julian may, 1 book snorre evensberget, 1 book lisa norby, 1 book pavel pavel, 1. Thor heyerdahl was born into an upperclass family in the coastal village of larvik, norway, in 1914. Thor heyerdahl, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. He was highlighting how thor heyerdahl back in 1970 shocked the world with reports of midocean pollution. Thor heyerdahl primary author only author division. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Jun 7, 20 explore grannygrandma1s board thor heyerdahl, followed by 285 people. Thor heyerdahl, who has died of cancer aged 87, was one of the great individualistic standardbearers of mid20thcentury adventure. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. 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. In 1937, fledgling norwegian zoological researcher thor. En fregatt vil i fremtiden ogsa innga i natos staende atlanterhavsflate og saledes utgjore et viktig bidrag til alliansen.
He created a small museum in his childhood home, with a vipera berus as the main attraction. The first of a lifetime of journeys for thor heyerdahl. Thor heyerdahl biography childhood, life achievements. The maldive mystery, like other books by this author, is written. I have passed fatu hiva many times and try to go a little bit closer to view the jungles and ravines stretching away from the beach. He was a director and writer, known for galapagos 1955, akuaku 1960 and kontiki 1950. Thor heyerdahl was born on 6 october 1914 in larvik a small coastal city south of oslo, where he also grew up. 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. 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. 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. Hnoms thor heyerdahl f314, fridtjof nansen class frigate royal. It was heyerdahls first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route. For the norwegian frigate, see hnoms thor heyerdahl.
Books, biographies and films thor heyerdahl instituttet. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by author thor heyerdahl. Norwegian ethnologist thor heyerdahl sails papyrus boat. Fatuhiva chronicles his journey to a remote island in the marquesas in 1938. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Thor heyerdahl with a model of the balsa raft kon tiki best adventure books. The book was based on heyerdahls original report paa jakt efter paradiset, which was published in norway in 1938, but because of the outbreak of world war ii was never. Under helgebesoket blir det anledning bade for publikum og spesielt. Thor heyerdahl biography life, family, parents, story. He was married to jacqueline beer, yvonne dedekamsimonsen and liv coucherontorp. Thor heyerdahl thor heyerdahl used books, rare books and new books.