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Along with his companions from nine nations, Heyerdahl set sail in
a boat made of reeds in search of the sea routes which he was sure
must have been used by the Sumerians in vessels like his own, 5000
years ago. Heyerdahl recounts the many discoveries and hazards that
occurred on his journey down the Tigris, through the Gulf and on to
the Indian Ocean - tales of modern shipping, bandits, reefs and the
political dispute which finally led to the ceremonial burning of
the boat.
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.
Was the shaping of nation states in Northern Europe governed by
military might, or by Christian and democratic ideals? How has
trade and cross-cultural exchange between Scandinavia and the
British Isles shaped our historic identities, and what about the
impact of global politics and marketing in recent times? These are
some of the questions explored by the contributors in the context
of forces that shape national identities today. Their analysis
highlights the need for historical awareness when developing future
cultural policy, brand profiles and marketing strategies. Looking
back, Jesse Byock tells how democracy was first embraced in the
north by the early settlers of Iceland, Bjorn Myhre delves into the
unpredictability of historical interpretation, Edward Cowan
discusses the role of 'battles and beddings' in relations across
the North Sea, John Purkis writes about William Morris' fascination
with Nordic culture, Stephen Harrison presents the 'winning ways'
of product development and marketing by Manx National Heritage,
whilst Chris Powell looks at 'Cool Britannia' today and Simon
Anholt at national branding strategies. This is an inspirational
book that sheds new light on old subjects, equally relevant for
both public and private sector policy makers alike.
Kon-Tiki is the record of an astonishing adventure -- a journey of 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 a 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 months on the open sea, encountering raging storms, whales, and sharks, 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. Washington Square Press' Enriched Classics present the great works of world literature enhanced for the contemporary reader. This edition of Kon-Tiki has been prepared by an editorial committee headed by Harry Shefter, professor of English at New York University. It includes a foreword by the author, a selection of critical excerpts, notes, an index, and a unique visual essay of the voyage.
Thor Heyerdahl is one of the greatest explorers of our day. At the age of 84 he has chosen to take a journey through his memories. This is not a chronological autobiography but rather an epic exploration of the world and the amazing events that Heyerdahl has pioneered, participated in and observed. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ADAM is an account of life where personal experiences of a dramatic and emotional nature - secret missions during the war and near-fatal accidents - are woven together with his views on religious fatih politics and ecology. It is a book that focuses on the author's own remarkable life, and also brings us back to the dawn of civilization and out into the future. Thor Heyerdahl has spent a long lifetime wandering in the footsteps of mankind. He invites the reader to participate in that journey by sharing generously the details of his private and public life, his accumulated wisdom, and his friendships with a wide range of influential world leaders such as Fidel Castro and Mikhail Gorbachev.
In the late 1930s, Thor Heyerdahl left his home in Norway and set off with his new wife for paradise. Fulfilling a long-held ambition to return to nature, the couple sought, and to a degree found, a natural and unspoiled world on the remote island of Fatu-Hiva in the South Pacific. Based on his original journals, Heyerdahl's documentary account charts how the dreams of a lifetime were transformed into a magical year of hope, excitement and unexpected danger. A timeless story of love and adventure, GREEN WAS THE EARTH… is also an impassioned plea for the preservation of the cities and the seas against the tide of pollution and the pursuit of profit, ideas and beliefs, a cry which would shape one man's life and the environmental concerns of successive generations. Powerful and poignant, GREEN WAS THE EARTH ON THE SEVENTH DAY is a very special kind of autobiography.
Foreword By Erik K. Reed. Memoirs Of The Society For American
Archaeology, No. 12, 1956.
The adventure of Thor Heyerdahl and his companions on their raft
the Kon-Tiki has gone down in legend as a feat of endurance and
courage. This is that story in his own words. Travelling across the
Pacific ocean for 4,340 miles for 101 days on a wooden raft built
using skills and materials only available to the pre-conquest
Peruvians. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating
back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and
increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork.
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