In The Footsteps Of Adam
$39.51
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
28 November 2001
Summary
Thor Heyerdahl is one of the greatest explorers of our day. At the age of 84 he has chosen to take a journey through his memories. This is not a chronological autobiography but rather an epic exploration of the world and the amazing events that Heyerdahl has pioneered, participated in and observed. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ADAM is an account of life where personal experiences of a dramatic and emotional nature - secret missions during the war and near-fatal accidents - are woven together with his …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349112732 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0349112738 |
| Author: | Thor Heyerdahl |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 28 November 2001 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 28mm |
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Completely beguiling- unconventional…utterly charming. It conveys faithfully Heyerdahl’s continuing sense of wonder, his appreciation of so-called primitive cultures, his suspicion of Western civilisation and his conviction that people should work with nature rather than against it… captivating. - MAIL ON SUNDAY
[A] compendium of adventure, history and philosophy by a man who knows arguably as much about the planet as anyone alive - SCOTSMANThe compelling life story of one of the great explorers of all time - Good Book GuideAbout The Author
Thor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl achieved lasting fame in 1947 sailing the primitive balsa-wood raft ‘Kon-Tiki’ from Peru to Polynesia.
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