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The Kon-Tiki Expedition (Paperback)

by Thor Heyerdahl (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Flamingo; 2nd Revised edition edition (22 Jul 1996)
  • ISBN-10: 0006550339
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006550334
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 241,004 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Pioneer work in experimental maritime travel - and the book that, despite being based on the flawed theory that the Marquesas and other Pacific islands were first colonized from South America, caught the attention of the world. Brilliantly and seductively written. Nearly 30 years later when I was trying to drum up support for my own Brendan Voyage, which was leather boat not balsa raft, Atlantic not Pacific, the easiest shorthand was to describe my project as a 'sort of Irish Kon-Tiki'. Thank you, Thor Heyerdahl, and your companions. Review by Tim severin, whoxe books include 'In Search of Moby Dick: Quest for the White Whale' (Kirkus UK)

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This is the story of how Thor Heyderdahl and five other men crossed the Pacific Ocean on a balsa-wood raft in an extraordinary bid to prove Heyderdahl's theory that the Polynesians undertook the same feat on such a craft over 1000 years ago.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Epic Text of Adventure and Determination, 24 April 2004
This is one of those books I'd always wanted to read, but could not getfrom the book shop or the library.
My excuse to read it finally came inthe final year of my degree, when I decided to write my thesis on the linkbetween technology and exploration. This book was one I thought might helpme.
I finally found a copy on Amazon, and what I got didn't dissapoint me.
It starts off, with Heyerdahl in Polynesia before the war, on a beachwhere an old man tells him of the Legend of who the Pacific Islanders camefrom the East.
Heyerdahl abandons his study of Naturalism and leads himto pursue anthropology. He then forms a hypothesis that the PacificIslanders are descended from the peoples of South America, and migrated toPolynesia on Balsa Rafts.
After the War, Heyerdahl though a respected Anthropologist, sees histheory rejected as absurd and impossible.
Despite this, he sets out to conclusively prove his theory to be right,using the best method possible. By actually undertaking the voyage.
Hetakes you through the voyage, from the background to it, to the prep work,to the actual high seas.
The text rich and descriptive. It is one of those books that once youstart reading it, you are hooked. Its so well written, you almost feel asthough as you are on the expedition.
You see how what starts off a seemingly obscure hypthesis, is proved to bea perfectly valid, and that the opinion of so called the "experts" is notalways to be taken as the final word.
If you only ever read a handfulbooks in your life. make sure this is one of them.
It has the all the ingredients of great story -drama, action, emotion,science, hardship, triumph. Though, there is no fiction here. Every eventreally happened.
Since buying this book, (about 20 months ago) I have read it at least fivetimes so far, and each time has been as great and facinating as the firsttime. I expect my copy has as many years of reading left in it as I have.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary book, 6 Mar 2002
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This is one of my favourite books of all time and I can't believe it has never been made into a film.
The scene in the book when they are being waved off in Peru and everyone thinks they are doomed is fantastic.
One of the most audacious and life affirming stories you'll ever read.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Across the Pacific on a balsa fleet, 1 Nov 2001
This is the tale of the first trip by Norseman Thor Heyerdahl. It tells of his attempt to prove his theory that the Indians of South America crossed the Pacific ocean and populated Polynesia.

This journey is followed up with the Ra proving the theory that ancient egyptians could cross the Atlantic and the Tigris in later books.

If you like his book, you should also try Tim Severin. He has also done several journeys in replicas of ancient seagoing vessels.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
A must-have book, and the best adventure/expedition book I've ever read. What makes it so wonderful is not the incredible bravery and pluck of Heyerdahl and his crew on this epic... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb tale of adventure on the high seas...
This is an account of the real life adventure of a young Norweigen and his crew as they sail across the pacific ocean in a homemade balsa raft over 50 years ago, just to prove a... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating account
Heyerdahl decided that the best way to support his theories about Polynesian migrations was to build and sail a balsa wood raft across the Pacific. Read more
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