First published 1953
When Thor Heyerdahl receives an impossible challenge to cross the Pacific on a primitive balsa-wood raft, he assembles a fearless crew to test his radical theory. Sailing the unstable "Kon-Tiki" for 4,300 miles, they brave raging storms, hungry sharks, and perilous landings, all while clinging to the hope that their journey will rewrite history. Through sheer determination and a thirst for discovery, these six men embark on the adventure of a lifetime, risking it all to uncover the secrets of Polynesia's past.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, adventure, non-fiction
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, exploration
Setting: Pacific Ocean, Polynesia
304 pages · Paperback · Skyhorse Publishing