Paddor, ScottOverview
Most widely held works by
Scott Paddor
Frederick Douglass
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7 editions published between 1994 and 2006 in English and held by 741 libraries worldwide The story of Frederick Douglass, escaped slave and abolitionist orator.
The American Revolution
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7 editions published between 1994 and 2005 in English and held by 704 libraries worldwide This story of the American Revolution uses reenactments, commentaries by historical and military advisers and historical materials featuring the people, places and events from 1773 to the end of the war.
Where are all the UFO's
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2 editions published between 1996 and 2005 in English and held by 305 libraries worldwide "In 1947, a pilot made the first reported UFO sighting... By 1961, UFO mania had taken a new twist: people, under hypnosis, began relating detailed stories of abductions by aliens. Could these sightings and memories be a part of Cold War hysteria? Or the result of high-tech government experiments? Are officials hiding something? This extraordinary program examines all the evidence--including shocking rare photographs and films, eyewitness interviews and precise simulations--to create the ultimate UFO dossier!"--Slipcase.
The Civil War
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3 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 246 libraries worldwide Utilizing rare diary entries, photographs, and modern-day re-enactments, The History Channel explores every aspect of the Civil War.
Nostradamus prophet of doom
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3 editions published between 1995 and 2006 in English and held by 155 libraries worldwide Examines the prophecies of the medieval physician Nostradamus.
The American Revolution. Volume 6, Birth of the Republic
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 148 libraries worldwide On October 19, General Cornwallis surrendered to Washington and the Revolutionary War ended. This program looks at what came after the war- the Treaty of Paris, and the Constitutional Convention, where Madison and others struggled to put into words the framework for a new form of government.
The great escapes of WWII
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 146 libraries worldwide Former World War II POWs, resistance fighters, soilders, and guards tell their stories with archival footage, re-creations, and rare photographs.
The American Revolution. Volume 4, The world at war
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 137 libraries worldwide The American Revolution received international support, but it was overshadowed by the long winter at Valley Forge, where the Colonial Army was drilled by the Prussian general Baron Von Steuben. From Valley Forge, Washington led his newly trained army into battle against the British at Monmouth. This program focuses on these important conflicts, and looks at the worst winter of the war, with the mutiny at Morristown.
The American Revolution. Volume 5, England's last chance
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 136 libraries worldwide The American commander Nathaniel Greene forced Britain's Lord Cornwallis in retreat into Virginia, while Daniel Morgan led a company of men to victory in the Battle of the Cowpens, often thought of as the most brilliant tactical encounter on American soil. The American generals beat the British back from all but two ports in the South.
The American Revolution. Volume 2, 1776
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 119 libraries worldwide Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and a nation began to emerge. Washington took command of the flegling Continental Army but was routed out of New York State by the British army of William Howe.
The American Revolution. Volume 3, Washington and Arnold
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3 editions published between 1994 and 2003 in English and held by 118 libraries worldwide Shows Burgoyne's Hudson campaign and Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware. As war raged across the American wilderness, Ben Franklin struggled to gain recognition for the infant nation. His dramatic mission before the French court is highlighted along with the efforts of the great American commanders in this program.
The American Revolution. Volume 1, The conflict ignites
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 109 libraries worldwide Looks at the dramatic outbreak of the war at Lexington and Concord, examines the forces that made this escalation unavoidable.
Civil War journal the conflict begins
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 89 libraries worldwide Through diaries, photograhs, and factual reenactments, these four episodes focus on the earlier years of the Civil War, including John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry; the first military engagement of the war at Fort Sumter; the first major battle at Bull Ron, and the mix of escaped slaves and educated African American men who made up the 65th Massachusetts regiment.
The big house
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3 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 54 libraries worldwide Presents a historic look at the prisons at San Quentin, Atlanta, Folsom, and Alderson. Describes the growth of the prisons and the evolving treatment of the male and female prisoners. Looks at some famous inmates of these prisons.
The best of the big house
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 46 libraries worldwide A journey inside the most notorious prisons in America. Interviews from former inmates, guards, wardens and other insiders offer an unvarnished look at what life is like behind bars, while journalists and historians detail the stories that have become part of prison lore, including the "Escape from Alcatraz" and the presidential bid that was from inside the walls of Atlanta Federal Prison.
Concept cars
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 41 libraries worldwide From the fantastic visions in metal created by the legendary Harley Earle to the crowd-stopping sensations of the latest shows, this program explores the history of concept cars that prepare the public for what is to come or test potential ideas before they hit the road.
The Greatest Pharaohs. Part 2
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2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 32 libraries worldwide Second of a four part series to examine the lives of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt using expert interviews, computer re-creations, extensive location footage and the latest archaeological and scientific evidence. This segment covering 2500 B.C. through 1500 B.C. tells of the Kings Menkaure (Mycerinus), Userkaf, Pepe I and II, Mentuhotep I, Senusret III, Ahmose I, Tuthmosis I, II and II, and Hatshepsut, the first Queen of Egypt. Also includes the wonders of the ancient cities of Karnak, Luxor and Thebes.
The Alamo
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3 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 32 libraries worldwide A retrospective of the battle of the Alamo with in depth coverage of Davy Crockett and the Texas Rangers.
The Civil War. Disc 3
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 29 libraries worldwide Utilizing rare diary entries, photographs, and modern-day re-enactments, The History Channel explores every aspect of the Civil War.
Nostradamus 500 years later
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3 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 29 libraries worldwide Examine the prophecies and hear from true believers and ardent skeptics in this authoritative look at the fabled seer. more
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