Ra ii reaches barbados after crossing the atlantic the. America in a 45 papyrus boat modelled on those depicted in egyptian wall paintings. Kroepelien subsequently amassed a unique collection of books on polynesia, and. Several of the books have been printed by multiple publishers in different.
Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant civilizations and cultures. Ra ii reed boat reconstruction of the 1970 thor heyerdahl sailing expedition of 6100km a cross the atlantic from morocco to barbados. Another famous expedition of heyerdahl was the ra ii expedition of 1970, which tried to prove the possibility of contact of the ancient people. His book are at the top of the list of books that have taken me on great adventures and they are all nonfiction.
Thor heyerdahl, born october 6, 1914, larvik, norwaydied april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. In 1947 he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki. The museum presents the breadth of heyerdahl s lifes work, from his first trip to fatu hiva, to the voyages with the kontiki, the ra, the ra ii and the tigris, as well as the expeditions to the galapagos islands, easter island rapa nui and tucume in peru. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by author thor heyerdahl. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography. Ra is the story of heyerdahls voyage from north africa to south america in a 45 ft papyrus boat modelled on those depicted in the pharoahs wall paintings. Thor heyerdahl has 40 books on goodreads with 50109 ratings. Setting sail from morocco, the crew attempted to cross the atlantic ocean. See all books authored by thor heyerdahl, including kontiki ekspedisjonen, and akuaku.
Thor heyerdahls expeditions thor heyerdahl instituttet. In the clutches of the sea into american waters ra ii, by papyrus boat. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Most sincere, thor heyerdahl, italy, 14th may, 1980. Over the span of 19691970, he commissioned two boats, the ra and ra ii, using papyrus reed. He sailed with a papyrus reed boat to reach barbados from the west coast of africa. In 1947, he and his fiveperson crew climbed aboard kontiki. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the death of thor heyerdahl, the legendary explorer famous for showing the pharaohs were possibly capable of crossing the atlantic to establish contact with. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris. The ra ii is now in the kontiki museum in oslo, norway. Heyerdahl undertook the ra 1969 and ra ii 1970 expeditions in an. This books captures all of the emotional sense of failure attached to ra i which i.
In the book the author recounts the planning for his voyage across the atlantic ocean in an egyptian reed boat and describes the voyage made by himself and his crew. He created a small museum in his childhood home, with a vipera berus as the main attraction. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thor heyerdahl ranks very high on my list of authors. Thor heyerdahl, who has died of cancer aged 87, was one of the great individualistic standardbearers of mid20thcentury adventure. He wrote many books on early travel and sea exploration. Ra ii built by aymaro indians of lake titicaca, heyerdahl repeated his. It was heyerdahls first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route. His book are at the top of the list of books that have taken me on great adventures and they are all nonfiction read more. See more ideas about thor, best adventure books and rafting. 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. Akuaku by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology.
This was his first expedition to be captured on film, and was later awarded academy award for best documentary in 1951. He studied zoology and geography at oslo university. In 1986, thor heyerdahl returned to easter island to begin excavating. 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. Egyption era ra ii reed boat reconstruction of the 1970 thor.
Thor heyerdahl biography childhood, life achievements. Thor heyerdahl biography, cognac, museum, quotes, spouse. Thor heyerdahl norwegian explorer, anthropologist and author. Describes the events of the two atlantic crossings made by thor heyerdahl and an international crew in papyrus boats, replicas of those used by the ancient egyptians addeddate 20101108 17. Debate and contention throughout his life, heyerdahl continued to challenge accepted scientific beliefs, with expeditions aboard the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, as well as archaeological studies around the world.
Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer, and ethnologist. To heyerdahl the voyages were evidence that egyptians or other sailors could have crossed to the americas several thousand years before christopher columbus 14511506. Thor heyerdahl thor heyerdahl used books, rare books and new books. The ra expeditions by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Organized and led the expedition by the balsa raft kontiki from peru to.
See more ideas about thor, adventure and easter island. Aku aku by thor heyerdahl abebooks shop for books, art. 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. Thor heyerdahl, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. Buy the ra expeditions new ed by thor heyerdahl, patricia crampton isbn. A subsequent journey in the reedship tigris in 197778 was meant to show that. Below is found information regarding the research and writings of thor heyerdahl including a bibliography of scientific and popular works.
The next year heyerdahl sailed the ra ii all the way from morocco to barbados in fiftyseven days. The ra expeditions is a book by thor heyerdahl published in 1970. Thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers. Heyerdahl wrote a large collection of books related to his research and explorations. Synd 18570 thor heyerdahl launches ra ii reed boat duration.
After studying at the oslo university he went to the marquesas islands in the pacific. The expedition was designed to demonstrate that ancient people. Bridgetown, barbados july 12reutersthe papy rus reed boat ra ii with its captain, the norwegian ex plorer thor heyerdahl, ar rived today in bridgetown after a 57. In search of our beginnings by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The academic establishment did not accept this theory, and the kontiki expedition. There, after recounting the testimonies of those before him, heyerdahl dramatically tells his story of how he believes the monolithic statues were put into place. 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. Thor heyerdahl and the reed boat ra internet archive. Many years later, having achieved notability with other adventures and books on. Thor heyerdahl biography life, family, parents, story.
He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, through which he. At the same time he studied privately polynesian culture and history, consulting the then worlds largest private collection of books and papers. A violent storm ended the 1st expedition but within a year the seven men had embarked on their 2nd journey in ra ii. Publication date 1971 topics ra boat, voyages and travels publisher. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl nook book.
October 6, 1914 aprile 18, 2002 wis a norse adventurer an ethnografer wi a backgrund in zoology, botany, an geografie. As a young child, thor heyerdahl established a strong interest in zoology. His account of these expeditions is found in his book the ra expeditions. The hardcover is vg with slight to light wear at the spine ends, and a few page corners bent toward the back. 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.
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