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The National Parks

The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890) | Preview

Season 1 Episode 1 | 30s

Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone.

Major funding is provided by General Motors, Evelyn & Walter Haas,Jr. Fund, CPB; Bank of America; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; Park Foundation, Inc; PBS; National Park Foundation; The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts.
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Miss Scarlet
Episode 6: Dangerous Liaisons
Eliza faces a conflict of interests when looking into the personal life of Commissioner Fitzroy.
Episode: S5 E6 | 52:45
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Miss Scarlet
Episode 5: The Enchanted Mirror
Eliza explores the cut-throat world of Victorian theater.
Episode: S5 E5 | 53:05
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Miss Scarlet
Episode 4: The Deal
Eliza’s life is turned upside down when she finds herself dragged into a missing persons case.
Episode: S5 E4 | 53:05
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Miss Scarlet
Episode 3: The Thames Reaper
Eliza is caught in the middle of a clash between Fleet Street and Scotland Yard.
Episode: S5 E3 | 53:05
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: German Wax Doll with Original Dress, ca. 1890
Appraisal: German Wax Doll with Original Dress, ca. 1890
Clip: S29 E3 | 2:18
Watch • 2:23
Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: Elvis Presley Military Archive, ca. 1960
Appraisal: Elvis Presley Military Archive, ca. 1960
Clip: S29 E3 | 2:23
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: Mike Disfarmer Portraits, ca. 1940
Appraisal: Mike Disfarmer Portraits, ca. 1940
Clip: S29 E3 | 3:29
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: 1873 W. G. Chamberlain Photo Album
Appraisal: 1873 W. G. Chamberlain Photo Album
Clip: S29 E3 | 3:08
Watch • 3:25
Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: Platinum & Thai Sapphire Ring, ca. 1935
Appraisal: Platinum & Thai Sapphire Ring, ca. 1935
Clip: S29 E3 | 3:25
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Antiques Roadshow
Appraisal: 1857 Queen's Cup Ascot Race Trophy
Appraisal: 1857 Queen's Cup Ascot Race Trophy
Clip: S29 E3 | 3:24
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Great Nature (1933-1945)
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Going Home (1920-1933)
Encounter the growing numbers of visitors to the parks.
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Learn about the federal agency created to protect the parks.
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The National Parks
The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)
Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:53:40
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The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
Investigate the efforts of Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir and others to protect the land.
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