The West
Ken Burns ('The Civil War', 'Jazz') produced this acclaimed PBS series which takes a look at the history of the American West spanning the 19th century and into the early 20th century. Topics covered include the early European settlers, the fur trade, the gold rush, the Civil War, the coming of the railroad, and, of course, the role of the Native American Indian throughout this changing landscape. Narrated by Peter Coyote.
Year: 1996
Genre: Documentaries, Deluxe Box Sets, General Docos, Historical
Country: USA
Director: Stephen Ives
Starring: Narrated by, Peter Coyote
Duration: 704 Minutes
Rating: PG
8.4/10
Location in store: Documentary (Historical)
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