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Thor Heyerdahl
Birth date: October 06, 1914
Died: April 18, 2002
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History, Nonfiction
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A Scottish-Canadian Blethering On About Books
Heyerdahl's an interesting character; it appears he's a true damn-the-torpedoes adventurer, but his nature, as expressed in his writing anyway, is actually quite contemplative, and when he is describing physical surroundings, he gives the impression of having not just an observer's eye, but a painte...
Lisa (Harmony)
Lisa (Harmony) rated it 11 years ago
This is the first person account of Thor Heyerdahl of his 1947 voyage with five companions across the South Pacific; over 4,000 nautical miles in 101 days with five companions on a balsa log raft. There are various genres this book could be said to fall into: anthropology, adventure/exploration and ...
Inked Brownies
Inked Brownies rated it 12 years ago
Awesome book! Interesting for people who want to read more about Easter Island, but also for people who just enjoy a good read. It's funny, exciting and even a bit scary at times. Thor Heyerdahl was a great story teller and, apart from some of Bill Bryson's books, I've never read such a fun book abo...
rainontheroad
rainontheroad rated it 12 years ago
If exploration was a religion, Thor Heyerdhal would be a god.If adventure, the ocean or exploration is your thing, how can you not read this book?Even if it isnt then you still got to read it.
The Library of Babel
The Library of Babel rated it 16 years ago
What are Six Norwegian Men doing on a raft in the middle of the Pacific Ocean?This question may sound as the beginning of a funny joke or as a riddle, but in fact is the story behind the Kon-Tiki travel. Thor Heyerdahl was certainly a dreamer, but not a stupid. He surrounded himself of practical and...
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