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- GLC#
- GLC05508.126-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 4 May 1966
- Author/Creator
- Heyerdahl, Thor, 1914-2002
- Title
- to Marshall E. Bean
- Place Written
- Laiguglia, Italy
- Pagination
- 3 p. : Height: 27.7 cm, Width: 21.9 cm
- Primary time period
- 1945 to the Present
- Sub-Era
- The Sixties
Heyerdahl responds to Bean after having taken a three month trip around the world. He shares his religious views, stating that he believes the spirit is eternal. He beleives human senses are limited, but trick us into thinking we know reality in full. He sends a photo (not included) and offers encouragement in dealing with illness and imminent death.
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