Aku-Aku: The Secret Of Easter Island
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
This compelling non-fiction narrative chronicles Thor Heyerdahl's groundbreaking expedition to Easter Island, presenting his audacious theories regarding the island's enigmatic past. The book uncovers the secrets behind the colossal moai statues and the ancient culture that created them, challenging conventional archaeological wisdom. Heyerdahl's vivid account details his immersive experience living among the islanders, gaining their trust, and participating in their traditional practices. It illustrates the ingenuity and resilience of early Polynesian navigators, offering a captivating blend of scientific inquiry and thrilling adventure. Readers will find themselves transported to one of the world's most isolated and mysterious locales, gaining profound insights into human history and exploration.
Author: Thor Heyerdahl
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, GEORGE ALLEN & UNWIN LTD
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
This compelling non-fiction narrative chronicles Thor Heyerdahl's groundbreaking expedition to Easter Island, presenting his audacious theories regarding the island's enigmatic past. The book uncovers the secrets behind the colossal moai statues and the ancient culture that created them, challenging conventional archaeological wisdom. Heyerdahl's vivid account details his immersive experience living among the islanders, gaining their trust, and participating in their traditional practices. It illustrates the ingenuity and resilience of early Polynesian navigators, offering a captivating blend of scientific inquiry and thrilling adventure. Readers will find themselves transported to one of the world's most isolated and mysterious locales, gaining profound insights into human history and exploration.