The Tigris Expedition: In Search Of Our Beginnings
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minor wear to edges. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm hardcover binding, no loose pages.
A landmark work of adventure and archaeology, The Tigris Expedition chronicles Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl's daring 1977 voyage aboard a hand-built reed vessel, the Tigris, retracing ancient maritime trade routes from Mesopotamia across the Indian Ocean. Heyerdahl argues with compelling evidence that the great civilisations of Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and Egypt were connected through seafaring long before conventional history acknowledged, challenging long-held assumptions about the ancient world. Written with the authority of a man who staked his life on his theories, the narrative balances rigorous anthropological inquiry with gripping first-hand adventure on some of the world's most treacherous waters. The expedition ultimately becomes a powerful statement about humanity's shared origins and the destructive forces of modern warfare that threatened the journey's conclusion. This is essential reading for anyone captivated by the mysteries of early civilisation and the audacity of human exploration.
Author: Thor Heyerdahl
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, George Allen & Unwin
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minor wear to edges. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm hardcover binding, no loose pages.
A landmark work of adventure and archaeology, The Tigris Expedition chronicles Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl's daring 1977 voyage aboard a hand-built reed vessel, the Tigris, retracing ancient maritime trade routes from Mesopotamia across the Indian Ocean. Heyerdahl argues with compelling evidence that the great civilisations of Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and Egypt were connected through seafaring long before conventional history acknowledged, challenging long-held assumptions about the ancient world. Written with the authority of a man who staked his life on his theories, the narrative balances rigorous anthropological inquiry with gripping first-hand adventure on some of the world's most treacherous waters. The expedition ultimately becomes a powerful statement about humanity's shared origins and the destructive forces of modern warfare that threatened the journey's conclusion. This is essential reading for anyone captivated by the mysteries of early civilisation and the audacity of human exploration.