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Title:

Darwin's darkest hour [DVD] / National Geographic Television ; NHK ; NOVA ; produced by Michael Mahoney ; teleplay by John Goldsmith ; directed by John Bradshaw.

Format:

[DVD] /

Edition:

Widescreen version.

Publisher:

Distributed by Warner Home Video,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

1 videodisc (102 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Darwin, Charles,--1809-1882--DVD.
Television programs--DVD.
DVD.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Other Authors:

Mahoney, Michael.
Bradshaw, Jon, 1952-
Goldsmith, John.
Cusick, Henry Ian.
O'Connor, Frances, 1970-
Bennett, Nigel, 1949-
Donat, Richard.

Notes:

Originally broadcast as an episode of NOVA in 2009. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Special features: behind-the-scenes ; "Assignment: Galapagos" bonus program. Henry Ian Cusick, Frances O'Connor, Nigel Bennett, Richard Donat, Vanessa Walton-Bone, Jeremy Akerman.

Summary:

When Charles Darwin's life's work is in danger of being scooped by Alfred Wallace, one of his children is stricken by scarlet fever and one with diphtheria. His wife, Emma, is his rock, helping him through the turmoil. This story brings to life the compelling human story behind the publication of one of history's most influential theories.

ISBN:

1426295553
9781426295553

OCLC:

(OCoLC)456089162

Locations:

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

RZPE145 -- Carroll Public Library (Carroll)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)