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American experience. America, whaling & the world / Into the deep :

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For two centuries, American whale oil lit the world, illuminating and powering the start of the industrial revolution and laying the groundwork for a truly global economy. This is the riveting and extraordinary story of the American whaling industry, from its origins off the coast of New England and...

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Other Authors: Burns, Ric (Director, Producer, Screenwriter), Recine, Mary (Producer), Lafave, Bonnie (Producer), Espinola, Robin (Producer), Dafoe, Willem (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 2010.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Essex (Whaleship)
Whaling > United States > History.
Whale oil > United States > History.
Whalers (Persons)
Whaling ships.
Nantucket (Mass.) > History.
Baleines > Chasse > États-Unis > Histoire.
Huile de baleine > États-Unis > Histoire.
Chasseurs de baleines.
Whale oil
Whaling
Whaling ships
Massachusetts > Nantucket
United States
Documentary television programs
Historical reenactments (Television programs)
History
Documentary television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:For two centuries, American whale oil lit the world, illuminating and powering the start of the industrial revolution and laying the groundwork for a truly global economy. This is the riveting and extraordinary story of the American whaling industry, from its origins off the coast of New England and Cape Cod, through the great golden age of deep-ocean whaling, to the industry's spectacular demise.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed May 16, 2022).
Physical Description:1 online resource (114 minutes)
Playing Time:01:53:34
Production Credits:Edited by Li-Shin Yu ; music by Brian Keane ; cinematography by Buddy Squires, Paul Goldsmith ; executive producer, Mark Samels.