| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 58 min.)) : sd., col. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Credits |
Directed by Lee Groberg. |
| Performer |
Narrated by James Smillie. |
| Summary |
In the mid nineteenth century, tens of thousands crowded the docks of Liverpool for a one-way voyage to America. In 1856, nearly two thousand of those emigrants were eager to begin a journey that would conclude with a thousand mile walk pushing their possessions in two-wheeled carts across the Great Plains and Rock Mountains. They began the trek in high spirits, even though it meant months of walking. However, for two handcart companies, a late start, harsh winter weather, hunger and illness spelled disaster. More than two hundred perished, and the survivors could only pray for a miracle. And that miracle came - from men who risked their lives traveling hundreds of miles through freezing weather and fierce snowstorms to save almost a thousand emigrants. Dramatic and powerful, Sweetwater Rescue is the true story of one of the greatest acts of heroism in nineteenth century America. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
James G. Willie Emigrating Company.
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Edward Martin Emigrating Company.
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Hunt Wagon Company.
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William B. Hodgett Wagon Train.
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Mormon handcart companies.
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Overland journeys to the Pacific.
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Mormon pioneers -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Mormon Church -- West (U.S.) -- History.
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| Genre |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Groberg, Lee B., 1951- producer, director.
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Smillie, James, 1944- narrator.
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Cardon, Sam, composer.
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adapted as video (work) : Swinton, Heidi S., 1948-
Sweetwater rescue.
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hoopla digital.
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| Added Title |
Willie and Martin Handcart story |
| Music No. |
MWT14111561 |
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