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The way west

Title
The way west [videorecording] / a Steeplechase Films, Inc. production for The American Experience in association with Channel Four Television ; written and directed by Ric Burns ; produced by Lisa Ades and Ric Burns ; WGBH Educational Foundation.
Publication
Boston, MA : WGBH ; [Washington, D.C.?] : distributed by PBS Video, c1995.

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Additional Authors
  • Burns, Ric.
  • Ades, Lisa.
  • McCullough, David G.
  • Baker, Russell, 1925-2019.
  • Steeplechase Films Inc.
  • WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
  • WGBH Educational Foundation.
  • Channel Four (Great Britain)
  • PBS Video.
Description
4 videocassettes (ca. 360 min.) : sd., b&w and col.; 1/2 in. +
Summary
Tells the story of westward expansion from the Gold Rush until after the last of the Indian Wars at Wounded Knee. Traces the clash of cultures as Native Americans and whites struggled over the land.
Uniform Title
American experience (Television program)
Alternative Title
  • Westward, the course of empire takes its way.
  • Approach of civilization.
  • War for the Black Hills.
  • Ghost dance.
Subjects
Note
  • Enhanced by PBS with time code visible on screen.
Credits (note)
  • Cinematographers, Allen Moore, Buddy Squires ; Editors, Bruce Shaw, Li-Shin Yu ; Narrator: Russell Baker ; Music: Brian Keane.
System Details (note)
  • VHS.
Terms of Use (note)
  • Licensed copy. May not be shown where admission is charged for its viewing.
Language (note)
  • Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Contents
v. l. Westward, the course of empire takes its way -- v. 2. The approach of civilization -- v. 3. The war for the Black Hills -- v. 4. Ghost dance.
Call Number
*UGS-484+
OCLC
39871477
Title
The way west [videorecording] / a Steeplechase Films, Inc. production for The American Experience in association with Channel Four Television ; written and directed by Ric Burns ; produced by Lisa Ades and Ric Burns ; WGBH Educational Foundation.
Imprint
Boston, MA : WGBH ; [Washington, D.C.?] : distributed by PBS Video, c1995.
Performer
Presenter: David McCullough.
Credits
Cinematographers, Allen Moore, Buddy Squires ; Editors, Bruce Shaw, Li-Shin Yu ; Narrator: Russell Baker ; Music: Brian Keane.
System Details
VHS.
Terms Of Use
Licensed copy. May not be shown where admission is charged for its viewing.
Language
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Added Author
Burns, Ric.
Ades, Lisa.
McCullough, David G.
Baker, Russell, 1925-2019.
Steeplechase Films Inc.
WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
WGBH Educational Foundation.
Channel Four (Great Britain)
PBS Video.
Added Title
American experience (Television program)
Westward, the course of empire takes its way.
Approach of civilization.
War for the Black Hills.
Ghost dance.
Publisher No.
AMEI707-AMEI710 PBS Video
Research Call Number
*UGS-484+ [Video]
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