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Aku Aku by Thor Heyerdahl, Illustrated, Rand McNally & Co 1958. Heyerdahl, a renowned Norwegian ethnographer and adventurer, is best known for his Kon-Tiki expedition, which demonstrated the feasibility of ancient trans-oceanic voyages. Heyerdahl, a renowned Norwegian ethnographer and adventurer, is best known for his Kon-Tiki expedition, which demonstrated the feasibility of ancient trans-oceanic voyages. In "Aku Aku," he delves into the mysteries of Easter Island's colossal stone statues, known as moi, and explores the island's unique culture and history, including the Rapa Nui people's oral traditions and archaeological sites.