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Canada: Journeys Through the
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On the eve of the New Year, 1871, British Columbia put on her wedding dress
and prepared to unite her destiny to that of the young country, Canada. The
Prime Minister, the conservative, Sir John A. MacDonald, obtained his
bride-to-be’s consent by promising to build a railroad that will cross the
country from East to West. The die is cast, the iron horse must cross the
Rockies. This monumental task will unfurl in a mountain wilderness, and will
be the starting point of tourism for Canadian Pacific.
This title is from the collection THE GREATEST JOURNEYS ON EARTH.
This collection of thirteen one-hour documentaries suggests unusual
itineraries through some of the most beautiful places on earth. Each journey
takes the viewer beyond the usual commonplace clichés of travel
destinations. Instead, through geography, history, architecture, culture,
celebrations, leisure activities and gastronomy, viewers are able to
appreciate the art of living in each destination. With interviews, visits,
lavish meals and celebrations, viewers become aware of the richly-textured
history of these great destinations.
Each program investigates the history and progress of a skill, a means of
expression, or a practical discovery that has become an integral part of
economic life in a world-famous region. In this way, each story paints a
historical portrait and reveals a way of life. The Greatest Journeys on
Earth brings viewers into the network of inns and castles in each
destination. Gastronomy, leisure, and reminders of celebrities who marked
the history of these sites allow viewers to relive, in the present, the
magnificent times of the past.
DVD LENGTH: Feature program: 48 Minutes; Extra content: 12 previews totally
about 40 minutes.
VHS LENGTH: 1 x 48 Minutes
ORDER CODE:JM20272DVD
DVD
ORDER CODE: JM20120V
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