"Kota Mama": Retracing the Lost Trade Routes of Ancient South American Peoples
Publishing Details
"Kota Mama": Retracing the Lost Trade Routes of Ancient South American Peoples
By (Author) John Blashford-Snell
By (author) Richard Snailham
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Book Publishing
17th October 2000
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Travel writing
910.45
Physical Properties
288
Width 242mm, Height 163mm, Spine 25mm
567g
Description
In 1998 and 1999 legendary explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell led one of the most ambitious expeditions since Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki. This is the account of an amazing adventure which provided evidence that South Americans could have had trading contacts with Africa 1,000 years before Christ, using reed boats to navigate their way across the Atlantic. In recreating this epic journey, they built their own fleet of traditional craft - the largest named Kota Mama - and uncovered many archaeological sites along the way. There were difficulties to overcome but the spirit and determination of the team will be an inspiration to all who read this fascinating story.
Reviews
Epic stuff - Manchester Evening News
Author Bio
JBS is a founding member of the Scientific Exploration Society and a bestselling author. He also broadcasts and appears on wildlife and entertainment programmes. RS was for 25 years a lecturer at the RMA, Sandhurst, and has been involved with over 20 expeditions.
