The true story of thor heyerdahls legendary kontiki voyage is captured in. Can someone please give me a quick summary of the book kon tiki. A documentary about the kontiki expedition of the norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages including those with maps or plates but may lack endpapers, halftitle, etc. Across the pacific by raft is less an autobiography, though filled with personal experiences, than the story of a raft alone upon the vast pacific, from when it left the. Kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl.
Tv series tiein book, detailing a two year project in which ralling and heyerdahl retrace the latters extraordinary expedition across the. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures, and the 2012 dramatized feature film nominated for the academy award for best foreign language film. The 1947 kontiki film won an oscar, and thor heyerdahls book has sold more the 50 millions copies worldwide. Heyerdahls book about the expedition, kontiki, has been translated into over 50 languages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kon tiki the reason the balsa logs did not chafe the rope lashings, was that the surface of logs became soft and spongy, and the ropes were left unharmed as if pressed between cork. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Kon tiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. The role of thor heyerdahl is played by pal sverre hagen. Parents need to know that kon tiki is a 2012 adaptation of the classic nonfiction adventure story by legendary explorer thor heyerdal.
Legendary explorer thor heyerdals epic 4,300mile crossing of the pacific on a balsawood raft in 1947, in an effort to prove that it was possible for south americans to settle in polynesia in precolumbian times. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a. It was published in norwegian in 1948 as the kontiki expedition. Kontiki is a 2012 historical drama film directed by joachim ronning and espen sandberg about the 1947 kontiki expedition. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, rand mcnally, first edition, book club edition, february, 1950. The original kon tiki is now on display in the kon tiki museum in oslo. Heyerdahls book about the adventure became an international best seller, the story of a man willing to risk. Heyerdahl had been presented with a film camera before the. I read the book by thor heyerdahl first highly recommend, and was thrilled to see the actual footage shot by the crew of the kontiki. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
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. Across the pacific by raft,declaring it one of the best, something that all readers will enjoy. He was also the author of the book of the expedition and the narrator of the story. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The kontiki was crewed by six men, all norwegian except for bengt danielsson, who was from sweden.
Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Kontiki project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. The ropes proved to be tough enough to resist the assault of two storms with towering seas. Situated directly on the vast sandy beach of pampelonne, a short distance from saint tropez, kon tiki village invites you to discover the tiki huttes.
Kon tiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. To download and get a free book or read online kontiki. Parents need to know that kontiki is a 2012 adaptation of the classic nonfiction adventure story by legendary explorer thor heyerdal. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl meet your next favorite book. 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. 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. With pal sverre hagen, anders baasmo christiansen, gustaf skarsgard, oddmagnus williamson. The world famous kon tiki bar offering top shelf libations 7 days per week and right next to state line showgirls in state line, idaho. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. My grandson and i are reading it together, for his first time.
Kontiki was the raft used by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in his 1947 expedition across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands. A documentary about the kon tiki expedition of the norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure. See 43 results for kon tiki motorhomes for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest ad starting from. Kontiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. Anthropologists continue to believe, based on linguistic, physical, and genetic evidence, that polynesia was settled from west to east, migration having. Across the pacific by raft short answer test answer key thor heyerdahl this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 85 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and. It is full of experiences and exploits that make one believe that the ocean in the life of pi is realistic. Beachfront polynesian style tiki huttes offer you a level of comfort and luxury that guarantee a great holiday. Oct 11, 2012 the 1947 kon tiki film won an oscar, and thor heyerdahls book has sold more the 50 millions copies worldwide. His line drawings describe the voyage in a lovely quirky way, while the light account given in words is entirely hand written giving the effect of a big, beautiful diary and sometimes showing a silly sense of humour. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the pacific ocean.
I read this book at least twice a year in the fifties and sixties, but somehow it got put aside. Mar 27, 20 the only modern equipment they had was a radio and watches. 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. Across the pacific by raft topics for discussion 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. Kon tiki apartments is a well taken care of apartment complex in the heart of tacoma, washington. Kon tiki is the tale of how heyerdahl and five other courageous kon tiki is the tale of how heyerdahl and five other courageous men set out to prove the origins of the polynesian people, conquering the pacific ocean using only a 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 a.
Across the pacific in a raftmass market paperback kon tiki. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures. This is a highly used, highly collectible, hardcover book. Thor heyerdahl and the crew of kontiki 32 pictures click. To the levins the kontiki closed in march 1987 when they leased the theatre to usa cinemas who named the complex salem avenue cinemas. Kontiki is the records of the extraordinary trip, a tale so filled with excitement, suspense, and outrageous daring that it has been called the greatest saga of the sea of our time. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of. The raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name.
Thor heyerdahl and the crew of kontiki 32 pictures click here. At the time, the whole world was amazed by this eccentric norwegian explorer. Across the pacific by raft fourteenth printing, october, 1951 a theory, an expedition is born, to south america, halfway, across the pacific, to the south sea islands, among polynesianshardcover kon tiki. The kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl abebooks. The book kontiki was a bestseller, and a documentary motion picture of the expedition won an academy award in 1951. It was named after the inca sun god, viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name.
The kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Kon tiki by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy kontiki by thor heyerdahl from waterstones today. 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. Across the pacific by raft short answer test answer key thor heyerdahl this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 85 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. Overcoming a lifelong fear of water, heyerdahl and a crew of five piloted the makeshift kontiki for an astonishing 101 days, sailing 4,300 miles 6,920 km through fierce storms and sharks before running aground on a polynesian reef. 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 bythe book plotting. The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books. 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.
The documentary film of the expedition, itself entitled kon tiki, won an academy award in 1951. Heyerdahls book about the expedition, kon tiki, has been translated into over 50 languages. If you want to know about the kon tiki, read thor heyerdals log book instead. Its boys own stuff all the way in a dramatisation of the norwegian adventurers daring 1947 raft journey. Travelling across the pacific ocean for 4,340 miles for 101 days on a wooden raft built using skills and materials only available to. Thor heyerdahls book about his experience became a bestseller. Apr 17, 20 thor heyerdahl, kon tiki, south pacific sail from peru to tahiti, crew on kon tiki, pictures of sailors, sharks, heyerdahl. The adventure of thor heyerdahl and his companions on their raft the kontiki has gone down in legend as a feat of endurance and courage. The book kon tiki was a bestseller, and a documentary motion picture of the expedition won an academy award in 1951. The book was first published in norway on 2 november 1948, and sold out in 15 days. The only modern equipment they had was a radio and watches.
A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Legend of kontiki and the mysterious white menwar comes. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Each of our cozy apartment units have a private balcony or shared yard, and overlook an open air courtyard. A beautifully illustrated account of the kon tiki voyage by erik hesselberg, the navigator, who is also a very talented sketch artist. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kontiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. Thor heyerdahl and the crew of kontiki 32 pictures. Out of these periods, we are flexible with arrival and departure dates as well as the duration of your stay. I read it over and over as a child in the late 60s. Kontiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by. Kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl.
It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kon tiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl. Voyage of the kontiki mankinds greatest explorations. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Kontiki is a norweigianswedish documentary film about the kontiki expedition led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Kontiki had a sixman crew, all of whom were norwegian except for bengt danielsson, a swede. If youre looking for a comfortable and affordable home, look no further than kon tiki. The movie doesnt shy away from the extreme peril heyerdal and his crew faced when they crossed 5000 miles of the pacific ocean from peru to polynesia to prove that precolumbian south americans could have conceivably been the first settlers of polynesia. Heyerdahls book kontiki was translated into 67 languages, and sold more than 20 million copies.
The book is a turquoise cloth with an impression of a polynesian carving on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, 1950. On the same beach are the famous beach restaurants. The film has the crew worrying about getting sucked into the galapagos maelstrom, with a book shown that purportedly illustrates the maelstrom. It was heyerdahls contention that precolumbian polynesian natives had regularly made trips. Full text of kon tiki across the pacific by raft thor heyerdahl see other formats.
The documentary film of the expedition, itself entitled kontiki, won an academy award in 1951. Kon tiki pampelonne beach saint tropez holiday unique. With thor heyerdahl, herman watzinger, erik hesselberg, knut haugland. This book originally published in 1949 is a true classic and definitely should be reprinted especially since the norwegian government is producing a new kontiki film to come out september 2012.
Kon tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. The tiki hutte seaview are offered in 1 or 2 bedroomed version for between 4 and 6 people in busy periods, the tiki hutte 1st beachrow is rented out from monday to monday. The story of six young men crossing the pacific on a balsawood raft makes as somerset maugham call it an incredible adventure which happens to be true, illustrated. Kon tiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy award. 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. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. 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 plotting. Can someone please give me a quick summary of the book kon. The original kontiki is now on display in the kontiki museum in oslo. Ebook excerpt now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific.
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