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Kon-Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl (1990, Mass Market)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100671726528
ISBN-139780671726522
eBay Product ID (ePID)204964
Product Key Features
Edition35
Book TitleKon-Tiki
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSpecial Interest / Adventure, Personal Memoirs, Adventurers & Explorers, Australia & Oceania, Essays & Travelogues, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Publication Year1990
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorThor Heyerdahl
Book SeriesEnriched Classics Ser.
FormatMass Market
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight6.1 Oz
Item Length6.8 in
Item Width4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Edition DescriptionReprint,Special
SynopsisNow 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--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. This edition includes a foreword by the author and a unique visual essay of the voyage., Kon-Tikiis 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 ofKon-Tikihas 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.
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- Feb 10, 2018
Bought ffor a gift. Remembered it from MANY years ago and was so impressed then.
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- Dec 27, 2022
A Classic
This is a classic story of true adventure. I read it when I was young and bought it for my grandson. He started to read it, and now can’t put it down. He is discovering real writing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 19, 2021
Kon Tiki :Thor Heyerdahl. Was an interesting book and I had read this book about 30 years ago.
The book arrived in a timely manner and it was well packaged. Thanks.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 08, 2021
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Good book at a good priceVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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