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Title:
The national parks, America's best idea. Episode one [&] two [DVD video]
Publication Date:
2009
Publication Information:
[United States] : PBS Home Video ; Hollywood, Calif. : Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, c2009.
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (247 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9780793694877
Abstract:
Traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years. Using archival photographs, first-person accounts of historical characters, personal memories and analysis from more than 40 interviews, and what Burns believes is the most stunning cinematography in Florentine Films' history, the series chronicles the steady addition of new parks through the stories of the people who helped create them and save them from destruction.
General Note:
Closed-captioned.
Title from disc surface.
Originally broadcast as episodes of the television documentary on PBS in 2009.
Special features: The making of The national parks ; Capturing the parks: a behind-the-scenes look.
Performers:
Narrator, Peter Coyote.
Contents:
[Disc 1]. Episode one. The scripture of nature (1851-1890) (116 min.) -- [Disc 2]. Episode two. The last refuge (1890-1915) (131 min.).
Technical Details:
Widescreen presentation.
Corporate Subject:
Language:
English
Additional Language:
English or Spanish dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles.
Added Title:
The scripture of nature (1851-1890) [DVD video]
The last refuge (1890-1915) [DVD video]
Audience:
Not rated.
