KON-TIKI

Book Details

• Title: Kon-Tiki

• Author: Thor Heyerdahl

• Translators: Shreeya Bhagwat

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9789386175090

• Pages: 280

• Publishing Year: September 2016

• Category: Biography & True Stories

• Cover: Paperback

About The Book
Kon-Tiki is the record of one of the most astonishing adventures in modern history — a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa log raft. Intrigued by Polynesian folklore, biologist Thor Heyerdahl hypothesized that the South Sea Islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by the mythical hero, Kon-Tiki. To prove his theory, Heyerdahl embarked on a daring voyage to replicate this legendary journey.

On April 28, 1947, Heyerdahl and five fellow adventurers set sail from Peru on the simple yet sturdy raft. Over the course of three months, they faced the ferocity of raging storms, encounters with whales and sharks, and the isolation of the open sea. Their perseverance paid off when they finally sighted land — the Polynesian island of Puka Puka.

This extraordinary story captures the spirit of adventure, determination, and scientific curiosity. Thor Heyerdahl’s journey, with all its trials and triumphs, not only changed our understanding of history but also proved the incredible resilience of the human spirit.