October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography. At the time, he intended never to return to civilization. The museum presents the breadth of heyerdahls lifes work, from his first trip to fatu hiva, to the voyages with the kontiki, the ra, the ra ii and the tigris. Jan 16, 2017 traveling and discover deep tropical jungle in marquesas islands fatu hiva island is an extraordinary one, watch out this journey in the steps of thor heyerdahl. Fatu hiva island in marquesas travel journey in foot.
Heyerdahl was only 23 years old when he recorded his life experiment at fatu hiva. Thor heyerdahl project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Join gary and shaun as they explore fatu hiva, conquer a raging bull, and set off for tahiti. On april 28, 1947, heyerdahl and a small crew sailed from peru in the primitive raft kontiki. Mar 08, 2014 join gary and shaun as they explore fatu hiva, conquer a raging bull, and set off for tahiti. Fatuhiva is an excellent book for anyone interested in pacific south sea islands and for anyone interested in thor heyerdahl. Fatuhiva chronicles his journey to a remote island in the marquesas in 1938. Then please submit it to us so we can make the clue database even better. Fatuhiva is a remote mountainous island in the marquesas, in the pacific ocean. Many years later, having achieved fame with other adventures and books on other subjects, heyerdahl published a new. Fatu hiva back to nature is a book published in 1974 by archaeologist and explorer thor heyerdahl detailing his experiences and reflections during a oneandahalfyear stay on the marquesan island of fatu hiva in 193738. Fresh from the university, the 22yearold heyerdahl and his bride liv got themselves ferried from tahiti to fatuhiva, the likeliestlooking of the marquesas, found a promising site, and settled down to enjoy the.
Fulfilling a longheld ambition to return to nature, the couple sought, and to a degree found, a natural and unspoiled world on the remote island of fatuhiva in the south pacific. Fulfilling a longheld 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. Fatu hiva island in marquesas travel journey in foot steps. Fatu hiva is also the title of a book by explorer and archaeologist thor heyerdahl, in which he describes his stay on the island in the 1930s. Fatu hiva chronicles his journey to a remote island in the marquesas in 1938. Heyerdahl recounted the epic voyage in the bestselling 1950 book. Thor heyerdahl, norwegian anthropologist and adventurer who.
Traveling and discover deep tropical jungle in marquesas islands fatu hiva island is an extraordinary one, watch out this journey in the steps of thor heyerdahl. Back to nature from the worlds largest community of readers. Back to nature by thor heyerdahl thor heyerdahl wrote these words when he was twentythree years old, living in the marquesas islands. In the late 1930s, thor heyerdahl left his home in norway and set off with his new wife for paradise. It is my intention now to take you there in this book, if you have the courage to. Back to nature by thor heyerdahl, in very good condition. Fatuhiva back to nature is a book published in 1974 by archaeologist and explorer thor heyerdahl detailing his experiences and reflections during a. Fatu hiva by heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was while on fatu hiva in the marquesas that he began to wonder how pacific inhabitants had reached the islands. The museum presents the breadth of heyerdahls lifes work, from his first trip to fatu hiva, to the voyages with the kontiki, the ra, the ra ii and the tigris, as well as the expeditions to the galapagos islands, easter island rapa nui and tucume in peru.
A young heyerdahl spent 1936 with his bride, liv, on fatu hiva in the marquesas islands. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Back to nature by thor heyerdahl no book jacket picture because i wasnt able to find one i first read thor heyerdahls masterpiece, kontiki as a teenage from my fathers collection and have reread it numerous times over the years and even picked up a copy for my own collection. They wrote a book about their audacious adventure called fatu hiva. On the 100th anniversary of thor heyerdahls birth, look back at his historic. Asteroid 2473 heyerdahl is named after him, as are hnoms thor heyerdahl, a norwegian nansen class frigate, along with ms thor heyerdahl now renamed ms vana tallinn and thor heyerdahl, a german threemasted sail training vessel originally owned by a participant of the tigris expedition. Heyerdahls first adventure and the subject of his first book published in norway in 1938. With motu nao as its closest neighbor, it is also the most isolated of the inhabited islands. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Apr 19, 2002 thor heyerdahl, who has died of cancer aged 87, was one of the great individualistic standardbearers of mid20thcentury adventure. You can be confident that when you make a purchase through, the item is sold by an abaa member in full compliance with our code of ethics. Fatu hiva is the southernmost island of the marquesas islands, in french polynesia, an overseas territory of france in the pacific ocean.
Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Many years later, having achieved notability with other adventures and books on other subjects, heyerdahl. The book describes the origin and development of his ideas as an anthropologist and adventurer. A young heyerdahl spent 1936 with his bride, liv, on fatuhiva in the mar. Heyerdahl attended the university of oslo, studying zoology and geography, but left before graduating to travel to polynesia. Norwegian naturalist thor heyerdahl stayed there from 19371938. Our sellers guarantee your order will be shipped promptly and that all items are as described. Back to nature by thor heyerdahl free biblio data, cover, editions and search download links for e book. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. He became notable for his kontiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi across the pacific ocean in a handbuilt raft from south america to the tuamotu islands. There original intent was to live their lives on the island, but the experiment goes awry with tropical diseases and untrustworthy islanders. Signs of ageing and yellowing, as well as a tear on the dust jacket, as in photos.
A young heyerdahl spent 1936 with his bride, liv, on fatuhiva in the marquesas islands. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Without medical supplies, they came within inches of losing their lives, but they also found the serenity they were seeking. Heyerdahl s theory that indigenous south american peoples were the first to populate polynesia took shape after he and liv made several interesting discoveries on fatu hiva and the neighboring island of hiva oa. One of the most sobering chapters is about an island called motane now known as mohotani they visited, which had once been full of. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Fresh from the university, the 22yearold heyerdahl and his bride liv got themselves ferried from tahiti to fatu hiva, the likeliestlooking of the marquesas, found a promising site, and settled down to enjoy the life of primitive fruitgathering, fishing, and housekeeping. Fatu hiva zuruck zur natur by thor heyerdahl nook book. The story of the voyage was related in heyerdahls book kontiki.
The events surrounding his stay on the marquesas, most of the time on fatu hiva, were told first in his book paa jakt efter paradiset hunt for paradise 1938, which was published in norway but, following the outbreak of world war ii, never translated and largely forgotten. This is a used book there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Fatuhiva back to nature is a book published in 1974 by archaeologist and explorer thor heyerdahl detailing his experiences and reflections during a oneandahalfyear stay on the marquesan island of fatu hiva in 193738. He was a highspirited great scientist who followed in the footsteps of gauguin in search of a garden of eden man in his primitive naturalness. It was while on fatu hiva in the marquesas that he began to wonder how. Sailing across the pacific ocean 20 part 14 fatu hiva. Thor heyerdahl biography, cognac, museum, quotes, spouse. Many years later, having achieved notability with other adventures and books on other subjects, heyerdahl published a new account of this voyage under the title fatu hiva london. Thor heyerdahl the story of heyerdahl and his wifes first pacific adventure in 1936. Many of you have heard about this famous norwegian explorer and anthropologist.
Thor heyerdahl visited many countries, his books were read in one breath, and then reread again, and every reader wanted to, thats the same as he, to live on a tropical island fatu hiva in the marquesas, french polynesia. The events surrounding his stay on the marquesas, most of the time on fatu hiva, were told first in his book pa jakt etter paradiset hunt for paradise 1938, which was published in norway but, following the outbreak of world war ii, never translated and largely forgotten. Fatu hiva is an excellent book for anyone interested in pacific south sea islands and for anyone interested in thor heyerdahl. Back to nature by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The time on fatu hiva described in his 1974 book, fatu hiva. Back to nature is full of adventure, musings on the nature of man, descriptions of the islands wild beauty, speculations into the origins of its inhabitants, and thoughts on environmental issues. Heyerdahl was only 23 years old when he recorded his life experiment at fatuhiva. Its the ultimate island fantasy, and like all fantasies the reality turned out grittier and more unpleasant. In kontiki, thor and five other people build a raft out of reeds and drifted west to prove his. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not. Ein ding ist davon zu traumen, aber 22jahrige thor heyerdahl hat es versucht. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Heyerdahl verbindet wissenschaft mit dem nervenkitzel des abenteuers. Fatu hiva is the record of an earlylife experiment, the exciting, highspirited.
A return to nature, heyerdahl tells of his stay on fatu hiva and recalls the birth of his theory of how indians from south america were the first people to settle in todays french polynesia. The first of a lifetime of journeys for thor heyerdahl. Back to nature by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Back to nature by thor heyerdahl free biblio data, cover, editions and search download links for ebook. Fresh from the university, the 22yearold heyerdahl and his bride liv got themselves ferried from tahiti to fatuhiva, the likeliestlooking of the marquesas, found a promising site, and settled down to enjoy the life of primitive fruitgathering, fishing, and housekeeping. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us.
Inscribed to anne, in appreciation of pleasant and fruitful cooperation, from thor heyerdahl, new york aug. The book was based on heyerdahls original report paa jakt efter paradiset, which was published in norway in 1938, but. Fatu hiva the h is not pronounced, see name section below is the southernmost island of the marquesas islands, in french polynesia, an overseas territory of france in the pacific ocean. Norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl 19142002 and his wife liv spent more than a year there in 193738, aiming to live simply with none of the trappings of modern civilisation.