DVD
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.
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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- West (U.S.) > Territorial expansion.
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Indians of North America.
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- Documentary television programs.
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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.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | DVD 6 F 591 .W39 2010 | 289052 | DVD | Available | - |