The way West [videorecording] : how the West was lost and won, 1845-1893 / Steeplechase Films, Inc. ; produced by Lisa Ades and Ric Burns ; written and directed by Ric Burns.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Publisher:
PBS Distribution,
Copyright Date:
c2010
Description:
2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Introduced by David McCullough ; narrated by Russell Baker. Originally produced as episodes of the television program The American experience in 1995, in association with Channel Four Television.
Contents:
Episode 1. Westward, the course of empire takes its way, 1845-1964 -- Episode 2. Approach of civilization, 1865-1869 -- Episode 3. War for the Black Hills, 1870-1876 -- Episode 4. Ghost Dance, 1877-1893.
Summary:
Chronicles the final decades of the American frontier from the time of the Gold Rush until after the last gasp of the Indian wars at Wounded Knee.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.