The Tigris Expedition

Informationen zum Autor Thor Heyerdahl was born in Norway in 1914. He received the Order of Merit or similar decorations from Peru, Italy, Egypt, Morocco, Bulgaria, Norway and Sweden. He wrote many books on early travel and sea exploration. He died in April 2002. Zusammenfassung With his companions from nine nations! Heyerdahl set sail in a boat made of reeds in search of the sea routes which he thought were used by the Sumerians in vessels like his own! 5000 years ago. Heyerdahl recounts the discoveries and hazards of his journey down the Tigris to the Indian Ocean.

Product details

• Authors: Thor Heyerdahl
• Publisher: Flamingo
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 26.04.1993
• EAN: 9780006545316
• ISBN: 978-0-00-654531-6
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, Travel writing, Geographical discovery & exploration, Indian Ocean, Geographical discovery and exploration, Journey;Trek