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The National Parks - America's Best Idea - B&N Exclusive Edition
a.k.a. The National Parks - America's Best Idea Director: Ken Burns Cast: Peter Coyote

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  • DVD Release Date: 10/06/2009
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The Barnes & Noble Exclusive edition of The National Parks includes the soundtrack CD (available separately, with a suggested retail price of $18.99) and a “Passport to Your National Parks.” This spiral-bound booklet lists the National Parks, with maps color-coded for specific regions in the country, pre-visit information, illustrations and photographs. It also includes a free map and guide to the national parks. Entries have space for a unique ink “Cancellation Stamp,” which officials at each park will administer upon presentation, forming a record of your exploration. The disc-based bonus material breakdown follows:
Disc 1: Episode One - “The Scripture of Nature” (1851-1890), plus "The Making of The National Parks"
Disc 2: Episode Two - “The Last Refuge” (1890-1915), plus "Capturing the Parks - A Behind-the-Scenes Look"
Disc 3: Episode Three - “The Empire of Grandeur” (1915-1919), plus "Musical Journeys Through the National Parks"
Disc 4: Episode Four - “Going Home” (1920-1933), plus "An Interview with Nevada Barr & The Boss - Outtakes"
Disc 5: Episode Five - “Great Nature” (1933-1945), plus "The National Parks - This is America"
Disc 6: Episode Six - “The Morning of Creation” (1946-1980), plus "Contemporary Stories from America’s National Parks"

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This sumptuously filmed documentary series from Ken Burns explores the origins of America's national parks, from their genesis in the mid-1800s to the present. It features archival photographs, personal memories, more than 40 interviews, and gorgeous cinematography of such locales as Acadia, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Yellowstone. ~ Jeff Gemmill, All Movie Guide All Movie Guide

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what's the difference?by elceeLC

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November 23, 2009: Is there a difference between the BN edition and the one sold by PBS?

OMGosh GOOOOOD!by Anonymous

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November 02, 2009: My husband gave me this set for my birthday, blue ray with the book.

I watched the first disk three times before I could start disk two. This is the single most amazing documentary I have ever had the pleasure of viewing, it is a MUST MUST MUST for anyone even remotely interested in the history of, or our parks - period.

I think anyone homeschooling kids should invest in this series and tie it in with their history and geography lessons.

POWERFUL POWERFUL piece!


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