Description |
4 videodisc (DVD)s (360 min.) : sound, black and white and color ; 4 3/4 in |
Contents |
943. Westward, the course of empire takes its way, 1845-1864 -- 944. The approach of civilization, 1865-1869 -- 945. The war for the Black Hills, 1870-1876 -- 946. Ghost dance, 1877-1893 |
Summary |
The story begins with the opening decades of expansion, key technological advances, and the uprooting of the native people through the Civil War period. It then examines the four-year period immediately following the Civil War to the completion of the transcontinental railroad. The conclusion traces the sequence of events leading to the battle of the Little Big Horn, the oppression of Native American tribes, the rise of the Ghost Dance religion and the massacre at Wounded Knee |
Notes |
Videodisc release of the Nov. 26, 1990 episode of the PBS television series, co-produced by WGBH/Boston and WNET/Thirteen and KCET/Los Angeles |
Credits |
Cinematography, Allen Moore, Buddy Squires ; original music composed and arranged by Brian Keane ; edited by Bruce Shaw |
Performer |
Host, David McCullough ; narrated by Russell Baker |
Notes |
DVD |
Subject |
Indians of North America -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century.
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Indians of North America -- Wars -- West (U.S.) -- 1866-1895
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Indians, Treatment of -- North America.
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SUBJECT |
West (U.S.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85146140 -- Discovery and exploration.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99002238
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Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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Author |
Burns, Ric.
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Ades, Lisa.
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McCullough, David G.
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Baker, Russell
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Steeplechase Films Inc.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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WGBH Educational Foundation.
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WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
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KCET (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.)
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Channel Four (Great Britain)
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Shanachie Entertainment Corp.
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