"Kota Mama": Retracing the Lost Trade Routes of Ancient South American
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In 1998 and 1999 legendary explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell led one of the most ambitious expeditions since Thor Heyerdahls Kon-Tiki. This is the account of an amazing adventure which provided evidence that South Americans could have had trading contacts with Africa 1,000 years before Christ, using reed boats to navigate their way across the Atlantic. In recreating this epic journey, they built their own fleet of traditional craft - the largest named Kota Mama - and uncovered many archaeological sites along the way. There were difficulties to overcome but the spirit and determination of the team will be an inspiration to all who read this fascinating story.
Author: John Blashford-Snell
Format: Hardback, 288 pages, 242mm x 163mm, 567 g
Published: 2000, Headline Publishing Group, United Kingdom
Genre: History: Specific Subjects
In 1998 and 1999 legendary explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell led one of the most ambitious expeditions since Thor Heyerdahls Kon-Tiki. This is the account of an amazing adventure which provided evidence that South Americans could have had trading contacts with Africa 1,000 years before Christ, using reed boats to navigate their way across the Atlantic. In recreating this epic journey, they built their own fleet of traditional craft - the largest named Kota Mama - and uncovered many archaeological sites along the way. There were difficulties to overcome but the spirit and determination of the team will be an inspiration to all who read this fascinating story.