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Title:

Secrets of Shangri-La [dvd] : quest for sacred caves / A National Geographic production in association with France 5 and Sky Door Films ; produced, written and directed by Liesl Clark.

Format:

[dvd] :

Publisher:

NGHT,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

1 videodisc (56 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Bon (Tibetan religion)--Sacred books--Preservation.
Religious articles--Mustang.--Mustang.
Painting, Ancient--Conservation and restoration.
Architecture, Ancient--Conservation and restoration.
Art objects--Conservation and restoration.
Bon (Tibetan religion)--History.
Mustang (Nepal)--History.
Tibet (China)--Description and travel.
Tibet (China)--History--1951-
Nepal--Antiquities.
Nepal--History.
Nepal--Religion.
Nepal--Social life and customs.
Tibet (China)--Religion.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Other Authors:

Clark, Liesl.
Effros, Jamie.
National Geographic Television.
France 5.
Sky Door Films (Firm)
National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)

Other Titles:

Lost cave temples.

Notes:

Narrator, Jamie Effros. Originally produced in 2009. Both features originally shown as a two-part National Geographic Special on PBS in 2009.

Contents:

Bonus feature : Lost cave temples (2009 ; ca. 56 min. ; Produced by National Geographic Television in association with France 5 and Sky Door Films ; Written, produced, directed and narrated by Liesl Clark ; camera, Karl Swingle, Liesl Clark).

Summary:

"For years, adventurers from all over the world have searched for the mythic paradise of Shangri-La and have found little...until now. Explore sacred Buddhist caves and witness as experts look back into time as they uncover centuries-old manuscripts and stunning wall paintings that have remained undisturbed for years. Has the real Shangri-La finally been discovered? Will it survive the erosion and visitors that the future is bound to bring?" -- Container.

ISBN:

1426295669
9781426295669

OCLC:

(OCoLC)449245644

UPC:

727994753841

Locations:

ORAX826 -- Scott Community College (Bettendorf)

YTPG232 -- Clinton Public Library (Clinton)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

GUPF501 -- Newton Public Library (Newton)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)