Kon-Tiki by Thor HeyerdahlMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
230 pages full of adventure...
The starting few pages deal with the theory that Polynesians may have originated in South America. Many of the scientists claim that the expedition was impossible provided the absence of seafaring technology during those days, unlike now. So Thor Heyerdahl, the author, with a small crew take up the journey themselves.
It is just like the caption says, 'Across pacific on a raft'.
They - the six members - build a raft and cross, almost, 4300 nautical miles all the way from the coast of Peru to the South Sea islands, in 101 days!
The tale after they launch their raft off the coast of Peru, is full of adventure. 101 days at sea is no small span of time. There are many such incidents that took place during the journey, which were too hard to believe. But then, the 50 pages - in addition to the 230 pages - of illustrated pictures and snaps taken during the voyage, give enough proof.
By the way, I am not sure of the illustrated pages in other editions.
A treat to sea adventure lovers...
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