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Considers Thor Heyerdahl's Norwegian boyhood, his attempts to get support for his theories about the Pacific migration of peoples, his historic journey on the raft Kon-Tiki, and his crossing of the Atlantic by reed boat from Africa

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.

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Thor Heyerdahl (1914 2002) became world-­famous with his 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition across the Pacific on a balsa raft. He followed with other expeditions the Ra and Ra II and the Tigris and also organized numerous archaeological digs in unexpected places. His books have sold millions of copies. Less known is Heyerdahl s interest in the Caucasus, which was first triggered by a visit to Azerbaijan where he saw the boat petroglyphs in Gobustan. As a result, Heyerdahl was convinced there had been migrations ­between this region and his homeland in Scandinavia. He found confirmation in Snorri Sturluson s medieval saga about Odin s journey from the Caucasus. Thor Heyerdahl s Search for Odin deals with issues related to Heyerdahl s insistence on early man s relationship between the two regions, which was discussed at the Thor Heyerdahl Conference (Baku 2011) by experts in fields such as archaeology, history, music and philology. The forum was a cooperative effort between universities in Azerbaijan and Norway and served as a catalyst in the creation of this book, which ­documents much of the research to date related to Heyerdahl s theory both supportive, as well as critical, of it. The continued exploration of the merits of Thor Heyerdahl s theories, however controversial they might be, is a worthy tribute to his lasting legacy. His enduring courage in challenging conventional wisdom should remain an example to us all. - Espen Barth Eide Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, 2012 2013

Traces the life of the Norwegian explorer, scientist, and anthropologist, examines and explains his scientific theories, and describes his explorations, including the Kon-Tiki and Ra voyages

Nomination for Best Foreign Film at the 2013 Academy Awards In English and many other languages the name ‘Kon-Tiki’ has become a byword for adventure and the exotic. The journey of the Kon-Tiki from Peru to Polynesia in 1947 became one of the founding myths of the postwar world. In the voyage of six Scandinavians and a parrot on a balsa raft across the Pacific Ocean the classic journey of discovery was re-invented for generations to come. Kon-Tiki spoke of heroism, masculinity, free-spirited rebellion against scientific dogmatism, and the promise of an attainable exotic world, while it updated these mythological staples to fit the times. After years of relentless media exploitation of the 101-day raft journey, Heyerdahl emerged as the protagonist in a legend that helped to create a new postwar West. A Hero for the Atomic Age tells the story of how Heyerdahl organized an expedition to sail a balsa raft from Callao in Peru to the Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia, and explains how he turned this physical crossing into an epic narrative that became imbued with a universal appeal. The book also addresses, for the first time, the problematic nature of Heyerdahl’s theory that a white culture-bearing race had initiated all the world’s great civilizations.

Physical description; 335 p : ill ; 27 cm. Subject; Heyerdahl, Thor 1914.

In English and many other languages the name «Kon-Tiki» is a byword for adventure and the exotic. The journey of the Kon-Tiki from Peru to Polynesia in 1947 became one of the founding myths of the postwar world. In the voyage of six Scandinavians and a parrot on a balsa raft across the Pacific Ocean the classic journey of discovery was re-invented for generations to come. Kon-Tiki spoke of heroism, masculinity, free-spirited rebellion against scientific dogmatism, and the promise of an attainable exotic world, while it updated these mythological staples to fit the times. After years of relentless media exploitation of the 101-day raft journey, Heyerdahl emerged as the protagonist in a legend that helped to create a new postwar West. A Hero for the Atomic Age tells the story of how Heyerdahl organized an expedition to sail a balsa raft from Callao in Peru to the Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia, and explains how he turned this physical crossing into an epic narrative that became imbued with a universal appeal. The book also addresses the problematic nature of Heyerdahl’s theory that a white culture-bearing race had initiated all the world’s great civilizations.

Nomination for Best Foreign Film at the 2013 Academy Awards In English and many other languages the name ‘Kon-Tiki’ has become a byword for adventure and the exotic. The journey of the Kon-Tiki from Peru to Polynesia in 1947 became one of the founding myths of the postwar world. In the voyage of six Scandinavians and a parrot on a balsa raft across the Pacific Ocean the classic journey of discovery was re-invented for generations to come. Kon-Tiki spoke of heroism, masculinity, free-spirited rebellion against scientific dogmatism, and the promise of an attainable exotic world, while it updated these mythological staples to fit the times. After years of relentless media exploitation of the 101-day raft journey, Heyerdahl emerged as the protagonist in a legend that helped to create a new postwar West. A Hero for the Atomic Age tells the story of how Heyerdahl organized an expedition to sail a balsa raft from Callao in Peru to the Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia, and explains how he turned this physical crossing into an epic narrative that became imbued with a universal appeal. The book also addresses, for the first time, the problematic nature of Heyerdahl’s theory that a white culture-bearing race had initiated all the world’s great civilizations.

Octogenarian Anthony Smith's journey was originally inspired by both the Kontiki Expedition of Thor Heyerdahl (who he knew) and the incredible story of the survivors of a 1940 boat disaster, who spent 70 days adrift in the Atlantic, eventually reaching land emaciated and close to death. While this might sound like a voyage no-one would wish to emulate, to octogenarian Anthony Smith it sounded like an adventure, and he placed a typically straightforward advertisement in the Telegraph that read "Fancy rafting across the Atlantic? Famous traveller requires 3 crew. Must be OAP. Serious adventurers only." In his inimitable style, Smith details their voyage and the hardships they endured with a matter-of-fact air that makes his story seem all the more impressive. His advanced age allows him a wider perspective not only on the journey but on life itself, and his never-say-die attitude to the difficulty of the journey is inspirational. ?Old men ought to be explorers? said T.S. Eliot, and this book certainly gives a compelling argument in his favour. It is both a great story (a huge storm on the final night of the voyage almost wrecked them on a reef) and a call to action for the older generation ? do not go quietly, says Anthony Smith, but seek out adventure as long as you are able.

A young Heyerdahl spent 1936 with his bride, Liv, on Fatu-Hiva in the Marquesas Islands. They wanted to escape civilization & live strictly according to nature. Without medical supplies, they came within inches of losing their lives, but they also found the serenity they were seeking. They built a bamboo cabin & lived off the land, struggling against myriad diseases. They lived to tell of hazardous inter-island voyages, their idyllic month-long stay with the last surviving Polynesian cannibal, their mixed relations with the islanders, their failures & successes in an entirely natural world. Fatu-Hiva was a turning point in Heyerdahl's life. It was there that he began to pick up a trail that would lead to the Kon-Tiki expedition. Ancient stone figures, the presence of such flora as the pineapple & local legends all pointed to an early migration from South America. At the time, this theory was considered outrageous. Heyerdahl would later prove it not only possible, but likely.

"Thor Heyerdahl wrote these words when he was twenty-three years old, living in the Marquesas Islands. At the time, he intended never to return to civilization. FATU-HIVA is the record of an early-life experiment, the exciting, high-spirited adventure of a great scientist who followed in the footsteps of Gauguin in search of a Garden of Eden -- man in his primitive naturalness."

Signed by adventurer Thor Heyerdahl. Hardcover with dust jacket in very good condition.

A true account of a voyage into antiquity. For five months, famed researcher, sailor and adventurer, Thor Heyerdahl and crew traced the trade routes of civilizations that flourished a thousand years before the birth of Christ - on a reed ship.

"Kon-Tiki" is the record of an astonishing adventure - a journey 4,300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean by 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 the mythical hero Kon-Tiki. He decided to prove his theory by duplicating the legendary voyage. On April 28, 1947, Heyerdahl and five other adventurers sailed from Peru on a balsa log raft. After three suspenseful months on the open sea, alone among raging storms, whales and countless sharks, they sighted land - the polynesian island of Puka Puka.Translated into 65 languages, read by millions all over the world, "Kon-Tiki" is a classic, inspiring tale of daring and courage - a magnificent saga of men against the sea.

Historical Summary by Thor Heyerdahl Paddington Press LTD signed by Fred Picker

1976. ep maps, 366 pp. of photographs including 16 in colour, thk.4to, dw, "The full story of Heyerdahl's explorations on Easter Island. The dramatic discovery of art treasures in secret caves. The mystery of the great stone men explained: why and how they were carved, transported and raised. The historical and religious meaning of the art of Easter Island revealed. New findings on the ancient and later history of the island and its people. A worldwide museum survey of Easter Island art."

Now a major motion picture, Kon-Tiki is the record of Thor Heyerdahl’s astonishing three-month voyage across the Pacific.Kon-Tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure across the Pacific Ocean. 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. He decided to prove his theory by building a boat using the materials that would have been available to those pre-Columbian sailors and duplicating their legendary voyage. On April 28, 1947, Heyerdahl and five other adventurers sailed from Peru on a raft built from balsa wood, bamboo, and hemp. After three months and 4,300 nautical miles on the open sea they sighted land—the Polynesian island of Puka Puka. Translated into sixty-five languages, Kon-Tiki is a classic, inspiring tale of daring and courage—a magnificent saga of men against the sea. This edition includes a foreword by the author and a unique visual essay of the voyage.

1976. ep maps, 366 pp. of photographs including 16 in colour, thk.4to, dw, "The full story of Heyerdahl's explorations on Easter Island. The dramatic discovery of art treasures in secret caves. The mystery of the great stone men explained: why and how they were carved, transported and raised. The historical and religious meaning of the art of Easter Island revealed. New findings on the ancient and later history of the island and its people. A worldwide museum survey of Easter Island art."