Aku-Aku The Secret of Easter Island by Thor Heyerdahl 1958 Hardcover Dust Jacket

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Unit Quantity: 1 Language: English Publication Year: 1958 Narrative Type: Nonfiction Signed: No Original Language: Norwegian Vintage: Yes Intended Audience: Adults Publisher: Rand McNally Company Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Color Photograph Unit Type: Book Book Title: Aku-Aku, The Secret of Easter Island Country of Origin: United States Format: Hardcover Type: Academic History, Non-Fiction Topic: Archaeology, Easter Island, Exploration, History, Pacific Islands Author: Thor Heyerdahl Era: 1950s Edition: American Edition, Fourth Printing Genre: Adventure, History, Travel, Archaeology, Anthropology

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Aku-Aku The Secret of Easter Island by Thor Heyerdahl 1958 Hardcover Dust Jacket. Explore the mysteries of Easter Island with this fascinating account, 'Aku-Aku: The Secret of Easter Island,' penned by the renowned explorer Thor Heyerdahl, author of the legendary 'Kon-Tiki.' This is a 1958 American Edition, Fourth Printing, hardcover with its original dust jacket. The book delves into Heyerdahl's archaeological expedition to Easter Island, revealing his theories about the giant stone statues (moai) and the island's ancient culture. It features 63 full-color photographs that beautifully illustrate the expedition and discoveries. A captivating read for anyone interested in archaeology, exploration, anthropology, and Pacific history. The dust jacket shows some wear consistent with its age, but the book remains a solid and valuable addition to any collection. Explore the mysteries of Easter Island with this fascinating account, 'Aku-Aku: The Secret of Easter Island,' penned by the renowned explorer Thor Heyerdahl, author of the legendary 'Kon-Tiki.' This is a 1958 American Edition, Fourth Printing, hardcover with its original dust jacket. The book delves into Heyerdahl's archaeological expedition to Easter Island, revealing his theories about the giant stone statues (moai) and the island's ancient culture. It features 63 full-color photographs that beautifully illustrate the expedition and discoveries. A captivating read for anyone interested in archaeology, exploration, anthropology, and Pacific history. The dust jacket shows some wear consistent with its age, but the book remains a solid and valuable addition to any collection.