First published 2022
Thor Heyerdahl dares the impossible. Obsessed with proving ancient mariners crossed vast seas, he builds primitive rafts and boats to retrace their journeys. From the Kon-Tiki's Pacific crossing to the Ra's Atlantic voyage, Heyerdahl faces perilous storms, exhaustion, and hostile tribes. But with unwavering determination, he pushes the boundaries of human endurance, uncovering startling evidence of our shared past.
Genres: 20th-century, adventure, biography-memoir, adventurers
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: determination, pushing-boundaries
Period: 20th-Century
256 pages · Hardcover · Atelier Éditions