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1) Rhode Island
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Rhode Island is one of America's precious gems and a microcosm of New England. First armed with conflict with the British with the burning of the Gaspee, the Industrial Revolution has its origins at Slater Mill.
5) Maine
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Maine is a visual feast of cultural and scenic highlights of a state whose wilderness, lakes, rivers and dramatic coastline form a rugged, beautiful environment. An early morning trip to sea with two lobstermen is a lesson in the importance of crustaceans to the states's identity and economy.
6) California
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Discover the over 700 miles of extremely diverse geography and climate with high and low desert, beautiful beaches, puntuated by redwood and giant sequoia timber stands. Along with the natural beauty are the cities of San Francisco, Monterey, Los Angeles, Hollywood, and San Diego.
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
"Discover the city that was a major influence in development of the Iberian peninsula. Modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudi is seen throughout the city. Discover extraordinary art, history, people, chocolate & the ancient Catalon dance of the Sardana."--Container.
9) Wyoming
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
A fresh look at the unique & culturally diverse USA, includes video essays about people, places, cultures & the beauty of various States.
12) Georgia
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Everyone has a story to tell with 'Swamp Gravy' in Colquitt, gopher tortoise at Reed Bingham State Park, harness horse training in Hawkinsville, wild chickens in Fitzgerald, Jimmy Carter National Historical Site in Plains, tug boats in Savannah and more.
13) Nevada
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
"'Boom and bust' has characterized the state of Nevada since the beginning. The harsh desert landscape has always drawn a colorful assortment of characters hoping to strike it rich in the mining industry-- or the casinos. But it didn't always happen that way. Numerous ghost towns attest to the failed aspirations of many, and stand in sharp contrast to the growth and success of modern Las Vegas the 'last great American boomtown'"--Container.
14) Virginia
Series
Publisher
Bennett-Watt Media
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The sound of guitars, banjos, fiddles, and mandolins is what defines the rural hill people of Virginia. View Mount Rogers School, the Rex Theater in Galax, Shenandoah Valley, Jamestown Settlement, and more.
15) Washington
Series
Publisher
Bennett Watt Media
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
A fresh look at the unique & culturally diverse USA, includes video essays about people, places, cultures & the beauty of various States.
16) Louisiana
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Take to the streets of New Orleans, delight in the Creole Nature Trail, and visit Natchitoches. Tour the McIlhenny Company on Avery Island where Tabasco is produced. Learn about the history, culture, music and culinary traditions of Louisiana.
17) South Dakota
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
In South Dakota they don't just carve stone, they carve entire mountains! Visit Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills, The Crazy Horse Memorial, the annual Buffalo Roundup, Laura Ingalls Wilder's childhood home, and much more.
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
"Take a journey through Spain's most spectacular icons of the past, dating to Roman, Moor and Christian influences. This fascinating documentary delves into the cultural and architectural diversity of the Iberian Peninsula ... whose cathedrals and castles contain some of Europe's finest art collections."--Container.
19) Connecticut
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
"Discover Connecticut, an historic collection of treasures with deep connections to the sea and proud agricultural traditions"--Container.
20) Nebraska
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Visit the Omaha Zoo, Fr. Flanagan's Boys & Girls Town, an artist's retreat called The Art Farm, Homestead National Monument of America, a replica of Stonehenge made entirely from scrap automobiles, and much more.
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