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Neil Oliver follows in the footsteps of four Scottish explorers who planted ideas rather than flags - ideas that shaped the modern world we know today. Set in the spectacular Yosemite Valley in California, this is the story of the father of the modern conservation movement and one of the founders of...

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Corporate Author: British Broadcasting Corporation
Other Authors: Niel, Tim (Director, Producer), Oliver, Neil, 1967- (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London, England : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), 2011.
Series:VAST: academic video online
Subjects:
Muir, John, > 1838-1914.
Muir, John, > 1838-1914
Explorers > Biography.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Neil Oliver follows in the footsteps of four Scottish explorers who planted ideas rather than flags - ideas that shaped the modern world we know today. Set in the spectacular Yosemite Valley in California, this is the story of the father of the modern conservation movement and one of the founders of America's National Park movement. John Muir was a 19th-century adventurer who explored the natural world and devoted his life and work to persuade others to see the sacred beauty of his discoveries.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed November 25, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (51 min.).
Playing Time:00:50:56