The Ra Expeditions by THOR HEYERDAHL translated by PATRICIA CRAMPTON adapted for radio In ten parts by NAN MACDONALD
Published yesterday, this is a new adventure by the explorer of the world-famous Kon-Tiki. 1: An Unsolved Mystery
I I wanted to find out something.... I wanted to find out if the ancient Egyptians themselves had originally been seafarers, before they settled down to become sculptors, Pharaohs and mummies. I wanted to find out if a reed-boat could withstand a sea voyage of 250 miles, the distance from Egypt to Lebanon. I wanted to find out if a reed-boat would be able to sail even further - I wanted to find out if a reed-boat could make the journey to America Reader John Justin
Produced by BRIAN MILLER (from Bristol)
(Ra - next week's cover story)