Adventures Of The Old West - The 49ers And The California Goldrush DVD

The Gold Rush. Shoot-outs. Cattle Drives. Buffalo herds. Pioneers. Explorers. Outlaws. Heroes. Indians. The Old West had it all. But it wasn't always the way you see it portrayed in movies or books. The real Old West was filled with colourful characters and notorious rebels. Courageous visionaries and others who helped forge a new character for a new country. This entertaining six volume series narrated by Kris Kristofferson shares the authentic stories of the Old West as they've never been told before. Rare archival photographs personal diaries letters official documents... and first-hand accounts accurately capture the great turning points of America's past. It's a series that shows you an Old West that's more fascinating more moving and more capitivating than you've ever seen - and one you'll never forget. There is nothing like the power of gold. When hard-working carpenter James Marshall spotted 'something shiny' in the American River on January 24 1848 he felt the power. Soon so did the rest of the country. Within weeks thousands rushed to the land of glittering dreams. Young old white Mexican or Indian gold fever gripped them all. The quest for instant wealth created just as many problems as it solved. Classic photographs and stories reveal the exciting tales of triumph turmoil strife newfound wealth and failure. [show more]

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