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Thor Heyerdahl discusses his book "The Ra Expeditions" and his sailing adventures

BROADCAST: Sep. 16, 1971 | DURATION: 00:46:44

Synopsis

Thor Heyerdahl, an adventurer and ethnographer, discusses his newly published book, "The Ra Expeditions." He talks about his adventures sailing from Africa to South America on the ships "Ra" and "Ra II" which were made from papyrus. Heyerdahl explains the trial and error he had getting the papyrus reeds, building the ship, and sailing. Briefly the two discuss environmental concerns with the ocean. Heyerdahl also talks about ancient peoples and their cultures and technologies they used. Near the end of the interview Thor reads a passage of his book. An interview from Erik Hesselberg, a fellow sailor, is played at the beginning.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 16, 1971

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 47 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
46 minutes, 44 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Environment, Ecology Anthropology & Sociology Travel & Culture - General

People

Academics

Tags

Heyerdahl, Thor Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Africa American South Sailing Atlantic Ocean Ocean conservation Hesselberg, Erik, 1914-1972 Kon-Tiki Papyrus Mayan Polynesians Kun-tiki expedition African people Chad (Africa)

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