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Lost at sea : the search for longitude [DVD]
Title:
Lost at sea : the search for longitude [DVD]
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[DVD]/ telescript by David R. Axelrod ; produced by David R. Axelrod ; directed by Peter Jones ; executive producer, Paula S. Apsell ; a Nova Production by Green Umbrella, LLC for WGBH Boston and BBC Horizon in association with Sveriges Television.
Publication Information:
[South Burlington, Vt.] : WGBH Boston Video, [2008]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 54 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9781593758080
General Note:
Title from container.
Based on the book "Longitude" by Dava Sobel.
Videodisc release of a program from the PBS series Nova, which also ran as an episode of the BBC series Horizon.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1998.
Special features include: printable materials for educators; access to the Nova Web site.
Abstract:
Recounts how John Harrision discovered the concept of longitude in the 18th century, thus making the waters safe for navigation.
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Horizon (Television program)
Nova (Television program)
Variant Title:
Portion of title: Search for longitude
Longitude
Contents:
Introduction -- The age of sail -- Longitude's connection to time -- A turning point -- The breakthrough.
Credits:
Director of photography, Brian McDairmant ; editor, Eve Gage ; music composed by Dan Jones ; performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic ; consultants, William J.H. Andrewes, Jonathan Betts.
Performer:
Narrated by Richard Dreyfuss ; Patrick Malahide (voice of John Harrison).
Technical Details:
DVD; NTSC; region 1; full screen presentation; Dolby Digital.
Language:
Closed captioned.