The Story Of The Oregon Trail
VHS
1993
60 minutes
Previously played video in terrific condition, box has soft corners
Description:
Now, for the first time on video, the complete story of the hardy pioneers who changed the course of American history. Three years in the making
Quality: Immediately, you'll notice the distinctive cinematography of the Emmy-award winning crew. They traveled the entire length of the Trail, filming the untouched scenic vistas that still exist along much of the route
Accuracy: Great care was taken to ensure historical accuracy. Every rut you'll see is the actual Oregon Trail; every still image is from the Trail's glory years. The producers spent three years just doing research--sifting through archives, reading old diaries--because they wanted it to be done right.Also, interspersed throughout the film are fascinating comments from the Trail's most renowned historians--Merrill Mattes, William Hill, Larry Jones and Charlie Martin Sr
Rare images: Woven into the film are hundreds of rare paintings, photos and sketches from the mid-1800s. The filmmakers relentlessly searched archives from coast to coast to compile an incredible collection of the Trail's most fascinating historic images
The complete story: Every facet of the great western journey is covered: Lewis and Clark . The Astorians. The Whitmans. The Great Migration. Reasons behind the journey. Political overtones. Preparations for the trek. Oxen vs. Mules. Daily life on the Trail. Death and Hardship. Encounters with Native American tribes. Buffalo. Alternate routes. The Mormon trek . 49ers on the Trail. Role of the British. Settling in. Plus, background on ALL the important sites along the way--from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City
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