Frontier : [videorecording (DVD)] legends of the Old Northwest.

Frontier : [videorecording (DVD)] legends of the Old Northwest.

Alternate Title
Legends of the Old Northwest

Publication Date
1998

Publication Information
[New York] : A&E Television Networks ; History Channel,

Physical Description
2 videodiscs (200 min.)

Subject Term
Documentary films.
 
Frontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Old.
 
Indians of North America -- Wars -- West (U.S.)
 
Historical reenactments.

Geographic Term
Northwest, Old -- History.
 
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.

Additional Contributors
Coyote, Peter,

Contents
Roger's rangers ; Pontiac's rebellion -- Long knives ; Tecumseh: the dream of confederacy.

Performer
Peter Coyote, narrator.

Summary
Tells the often overlooked tales of adventurers, warriors and conflicts that shaped the nation in the late 18th century. Traces the many battles fought by Native Americans against the French, British, Spanish and Americans. Dramatic re-enactments at historic sites, expert commentary, authentic period artifacts and journals are all used to recreate the incredible events of the era that some historians have dubbed "American's true first world war, when forces of Europe's great powers, the fledgling United States and Native Americans fought one another for ascendancy in the New World.

Language
English

ISBN
9780767072731

General Note
DVD.
 
Color, B&W.


LibraryCollectionCollectionCall NumberStatus
Twillingate (GTE)Adult NFic DVDAdult Non-Fiction DVD977 F92Checked In