The National Parks. America’s Best Idea, A Film by Ken Burns / Part 2, The Last Refuge (1890-1915)

This episode tells how, by the end of the 19th century, industrialization had left many Americans worried about whether the country would have any pristine land left. Poachers in the parks were rampant, and visitors were littering or carving their names in wilderness sites. Congress had yet to estab...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011]
Series:National parks, America's best idea.
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Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)