Transcontinental railroad
Go behind-the-scenes of one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century: the building of a transcontinental railroad across the United States. Completed in six years by entrepreneurs, brilliant engineers, and legions of dedicated workers.
| Corporate Author: | PBS Home Video., Hidden Hill Productions. |
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| Other Authors: | Zwonitzer, Mark. (Screenwriter, Production personnel, Director), Chin, Michael. (Director), Murphy, Michael., Keane, Brian. |
| Format: | Videos DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[Alexandria, VA] :
PBS Home Video,
2006.
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| Edition: | Full screen version. |
| Series: |
American experience (Television program)
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
Go behind-the-scenes of one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century: the building of a transcontinental railroad across the United States. Completed in six years by entrepreneurs, brilliant engineers, and legions of dedicated workers. |
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| Item Description: |
Documentary. Originally produced in 2003 as a segment of: American Experience. Special features: PDF Teacher's guide. |
| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (ca. 120 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: |
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Production Credits: |
Editor, Bruce Shaw ; director of photography, Michael Chin ; music, Brian Keane. |
| ISBN: |
0793691214 9780793691210 |