Heyerdahl recounted the epic voyage in the bestselling 1950 book kontiki. Sandweiss, and alfredo narvaez 1995 pyramids of tucume the quest for perus forgotten city. The resulting archaeological activity is recorded here by heyerdahl and his coauthors in a straightforward account of excavations undertaken by their team. The pyramids of tucume by thor heyerdahl used very. Part biography, part autobiography, this book, which accompanies a tv series on the life and work of the noted explorer and author, is intended to make heyerdahls scientific achievements accessible to the general reader. The pyramids of tucume by thor heyerdahl used very good. See all books authored by thor heyerdahl, including kontiki ekspedisjonen. As a young child, heyerdahl showed a strong interest in zoology, inspired by his mother, who had a strong interest in charles darwins theory of evolution.
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 ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. He was awarded the royal gold medal by the royal geographical society in 1964, and was voted the. The museum presents the breadth of heyerdahls 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. 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. Tucume site peru indians of south america peru lambayeque province antiquities. Thor heyerdahl has been listed as a level5 vital article in people, explorers. The expedition to tucume concluded thor heyerdahls research into the origins of. 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 was a pioneer in the field of experimental archaeology. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
As well as being chairman of the board at the kontiki museum for 22 years, he has had a long career as a marine scientist. His 1947 kontiki expedition proved that the incas were capable of sailing across the pacific. A most notable naysayer was ethnologist thor heyerdahl whose 1947 kon tiki raft expedition advanced the drift idea that colonization occurred only as vessels simply traveled on the tides. He was awarded the royal gold medal by the royal geographical society in 1964, and was voted the norwegian of the century in 2000. Several of the books have been printed by multiple publishers in different countries and. In search of our beginnings by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The quest for perus forgotten city by thor heyerdahl, daniel h. Thor heyerdahl biography, cognac, museum, quotes, spouse. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean. Thor heyerdahl, the norwegian scientist who gained worldwide fame more than half a century ago when he sailed a primitive balsalog raft called the.
Jul 28, 2019 heyerdahl related the story of the epic voyage in the book kontiki 1950 and in a documentary film of the same name, which won the 1952 oscar for best documentary. Thor heyerdahli peetakse meie paevade tuntuimaks norralaseks. Thor heyerdahl was one of the twentiethcenturys most famous adventurers and he recreated many ocean voyages made by ships based on ancient designs. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. Kroepelien subsequently amassed a unique collection of books on polynesia, and.
The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl nook book. 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. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, through which he championed his deep involvement. This article is within the scope of wikiproject biography, a collaborative effort to create, develop and organize wikipedia s articles about people. Early on the young heyerdahl developed a passion for camping and other outdoors activities. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl nook book ebook. Fulfilling a longheld ambition to return to nature, the couple sought, and to a degree found, a natural and unspoiled world on the remote island of fatuhiva in the south pacific. For instructions on how to use this banner, please refer to the documentation.
They lived in tenerife, canary islands, and were very actively involved with archaeological projects, especially in tucume, peru, and. In the late 1930s, thor heyerdahl left his home in norway and set off with his new wife for paradise. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Sandweiss, alfredo narvaez, tucume archeological project. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer, and scientist best known for his famous voyages aboard the kontiki and the ra ii. Completely unknown to most tourists, an obscure patch of plainlands between the andes and the pacific in northern peru just happens to host one of the largest and most important groupings of ancient pyramids in the world. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography. See more ideas about thor, adventure and easter island. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Thor heyerdahl, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by author thor heyerdahl. Norwegian ethnologist thor heyerdahl sails papyrus boat history. 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.
Almost half a century ago he risked his life sailing from peru to polynesia on a balsa raft, the story immortalized in his book the kontiki expedition 1948. Almost half a century ago he risked his life sailing from peru to polynesia on a balsa raft, the story immortalized in his book the kontiki expedition. His father was president of a mineral water plant and a brewery. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of. Apr 24, 2020 thor heyerdahl kon tiki thor heyerdahl kontiki. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kontiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. Thor heyerdahl has 40 books on goodreads with 50109 ratings. He later completed similar achievements with the reed boats ra, ra ii and tigris, through which he championed his deep. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Norwegian ethnologist thor heyerdahl sails papyrus boat. And im going down there directly to peru tomorrow to pass on the prize to the local town of tucume, so they can build a new school on a higher level than anything theyve had so far.
The secret of easter island, was published in english in 1958. Apr 18, 2002 thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers. Monograph of the school of american research and the kontiki museum, no. Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant civilizations and cultures. But was forgotten because of the outbreak of the world war ii. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. As with heyerdahls book about the voyage of kontiki, this book was also a best seller. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality scale. Thor heyerdahl, who has died of cancer aged 87, was one of the great individualistic standardbearers of mid20thcentury adventure. In 1947 he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki. The quest for perus forgotten city by thor heyerdahl thor heyerdahl, explorer, anthropologist and adventurer, is wellknown for his daring expedition around the globe.
Thor heyerdahl primary author only author division. 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. The peruvian site of tucume encompasses an amazing 26 pyramids, but it went largely unrecognized until heyerdahls interest was ignited in 1988. The quest for perus forgotten city 0500050767 book. October 6, 1914 aprile 18, 2002 wis a norse adventurer an ethnografer wi a backgrund in zoology, botany, an geografie. The quest for perus forgotten city thor heyerdahl, daniel h. Thor heyerdahl oppis 19331936 oslo ulikoolis zooloogiat ja geograafiat, kuid ulikooli ta ei lopetanud, mistottu. So thor heyerdahl, head of the new archaeological dig, had to call in a priest, who chanted for 20 minutes and sprinkled the shack with holy water. Sandweiss 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This was his first expedition to be captured on film, and was later awarded academy award for best documentary in 1951. Discover book depositorys huge selection of thor heyerdahl books online. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Heyerdahl, knut haugland, bengt danielsson, erick hesselberg, torstein raaby y herman watzinger.
Across the pacific by raft and in a documentary the following year that won the academy award. Thor heyerdahl, explorer, anthropologist and adventurer, is wellknown for his daring expedition around the globe. Thor heyerdahl, explorer, anthropologist and adventurer, is well. Thor heyerdahl 19142002 is one of historys most famous explorers.
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. 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. The quest for perus forgotten city by alfredo narvaez, thor heyerdahl and daniel h. Heyerdahl was born in larvik, norway, the son of master brewer thor heyerdahl 18691957 and his wife, alison lyng 18731965. Thor heyerdahl is currently considered a single author. Heyerdahl related the story of the epic voyage in the book kontiki 1950 and in a documentary film of the same name, which won the 1952 oscar for best documentary. 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. Thor heyerdahl project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The first book of thor heyerdahl, of his life on the island of fatu hiva, called hunt for paradise, and was published in 1938 in norway. The quest for perus forgotten city heyerdahl, thor, sandweiss, daniel h. Thor heyerdahl books list of books by thor heyerdahl.
Thor heyerdahl was born october 6, 1914 in the coastal village of larvik, norway. Pyramids of tucume peru forgotten city by thor heyerdahl hc book. 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. This article is of interest to the following wikiprojects. Oct 22, 2012 this is the summary of pyramids of tucume. All interested editors are invited to join the project and contribute to the discussion. In reality, it isnt a prize to me but it is to be conveyed to the people of tucume who really need it.
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