Thor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl was one of the twentieth-century's most famous adventurers and he recreated many ocean voyages made by ships based on ancient designs. His 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition proved that the Incas were capable of sailing across the Pacific. He was awarded the Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Geographical Society in 1964, and was voted as Norwegian of the Century in 2000. Thor Heyerdahl died in 2002.
Thor Heyerdahl was one of the twentieth-century's most famous adventurers and he recreated many ocean voyages made by ships based on ancient designs. His 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition proved that the Incas were capable of sailing across the Pacific. He was awarded the Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Geographical Society in 1964, and was voted as Norwegian of the Century in 2000. Thor Heyerdahl died in 2002. See less
Thor Heyerdahl's Featured Books
Thor Heyerdahl book reviews
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The Tigris Expedition: In Search of Our Beginnings
a stunning true adventure
by roan, Sep 1, 2007
Without a doubt, one of the finest adventure writers is Thor Heyerdahl. Many do not agree with his ideas or methods, but he was a one-of-a-kind guy who would test his own theories and write great ... Read More
