The Tigris Expedition
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Thor Heyerdahl
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This gripping non-fiction account chronicles the 1977 expedition aboard the reed boat Tigris, a daring voyage across the Indian Ocean that sought to demonstrate ancient maritime connections between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. Thor Heyerdahl, a renowned explorer, presents a compelling narrative of human ingenuity and perseverance against the vastness of the sea, arguing for the possibility of prehistoric cultural exchange. The text details the construction of the ancient-style vessel and the challenges faced by its international crew, illustrating a profound respect for historical methods and the spirit of adventure. Readers will find a fascinating blend of archaeological theory, ethnographic observation, and thrilling personal experience within its pages.
Author: Thor Heyerdahl
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This gripping non-fiction account chronicles the 1977 expedition aboard the reed boat Tigris, a daring voyage across the Indian Ocean that sought to demonstrate ancient maritime connections between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. Thor Heyerdahl, a renowned explorer, presents a compelling narrative of human ingenuity and perseverance against the vastness of the sea, arguing for the possibility of prehistoric cultural exchange. The text details the construction of the ancient-style vessel and the challenges faced by its international crew, illustrating a profound respect for historical methods and the spirit of adventure. Readers will find a fascinating blend of archaeological theory, ethnographic observation, and thrilling personal experience within its pages.