The way West : how the West was lost and won, 1845-1893 / Steeplechase Films, Inc. ; produced by Lisa Ades and Ric Burns ; written and directed by Ric Burns.
Summary:
Chronicles the final decades of the American frontier from the time of the Gold Rush until after the last gasp of the Indian wars at Wounded Knee.
Record details
- ISBN: 1415716927
- ISBN: 9781415716922
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Distribution, [©2010]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally produced as episodes of the television program The American experience in 1995, in association with Channel Four Television.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Episode 1. Westward, the course of empire takes its way, 1845-1964 -- Episode 2. Approach of civilization, 1865-1869 -- Episode 3. War for the Black Hills, 1870-1876 -- Episode 4. Ghost Dance, 1877-1893.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Introduced by David McCullough ; narrated by Russell Baker.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; full screen version.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captioned.
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- Subject:
- West (U.S.) > Territorial expansion.
United States > History > 19th century.
Indians of North America.
Territorial expansion.
United States.
United States, West. - Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
Historical television programs.
History.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Lummi Library | DVD 6 F 591 .W39 2010 | 289052 | DVD | Available | - |