1000 and One--the Blue Book of Non-Theatrical Films (1927)

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Fifth Edition HISTORY 51 GROUP 59 (Continued) HISTORY History ***Peter Stuyvesant (3) Old New York and the transfer of Manhattan from the Dutch to the English. (159) ***Wolfe and Montcalm (3) The great battle on the heights of Quebec. (159) ***Gateway to the West (3) Washington at the head of a valiant little band attempting to dislodge the French from Fort Duquesne. (159) ***The Pilgrims (3) Their hardships during the first winter on New England shores. (159) ♦♦♦Declaration of Independence (3) Story of the events preceding the Declaration and characterizations of the great men of the day. (159) ♦♦♦Yorktown (3) The surrender of Cornwallis to the united French and American forces. (159) ♦♦♦The Puritans (3) The establishment of the colony, and their defense of their rights under leadership of John Winthrop. (159) ♦♦♦Alexander Hamilton (3) Highlights of his life. (159) ♦♦♦Dixie (3) Vivid portrayal of sacrifices made by southern women during Civil War. Meeting of Grant and Lee at Appomattox. (159) ♦♦♦Eve of the Revolution (3) Events leading up to Revolutionary War; Boston Tea Party; Boston Massacre; ride of Paul Revere and battles of Lexington and Concord. (159) Colonial Period of New England (1) The part played by New England state in Colonial Days is graphically presented. (56, 113) * English Settlements in North America (1) First English, Dutch and Swedish settlements; contrast between colonizing of English and mere exploration of French. (134) * French Explorations in North America (1) Main routes of French explorers, traders and missionaries; Scenics visualize country traversed. (134) ♦♦♦Flashes of the Past (3) Pictorial record of some of the outstanding events of the period between 1910 and 1925. Unique in its educational value. (XV) Funeral of King Edward and Coronation of King George (1) Self-explanatory. (151) General Lee's Home Picturing beautiful manor house of Confederate leader at Arlington. (XX) Historical Marietta (1) City founded after close of Revolutionary War. Particularly interesting to students of early American history. (149) Historic New England (1) A series of reels showing the outstanding features of New England in History, Geography and Economics. (56, 113) Historical Expedition to the Columbia River (2) Happenings on this expedition made along the Great Northern Railway in 1925. (61) Japan's New Ruler Rules a New Japan (2) Description of Japan's progress under Hirohito. Location in relation to Philippines and U. S. Ancient and modern civilization. (IX) * Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition (1) Causes and immediate results of the purchase of Louisiana in 1S03. (134) Making Over the British Empire (2) Explains new relationship between Great Britain and British Empire. Good for Current History classes. (IX) Mussolini, The Iron Man of Italy (2) His life from' boyhood to date. Animated map study. Used in Current History. (IX) New England and the Revolution (1) The part played by New England states in the Revolution is graphically set forth. (56, 113) Permanent Peace — Washington Conference (1) Historical episodes which led to the Washington Disarmament Conference. (151) Pilgrims at Plymouth (1) The story of Pilgrims landing in the New World. (56, 113) Plymouth Rock (1/4) The Pilgrims' landing place as it is. (XX) Railroads in U. S. History (1) Pictures the principal facts of growth of our great railway system? and their economic significance. (49) * Settling the Ohio Valley (1) Problems which the pioneers faced. Types of early houses, mills, and stores. (134) Shrines of American History (1) Independence Hall. Valley Forge, Lexington and other cradles of American Liberty. (23, 69, 56, 113, 15 6) Steamboats in U. S. History (1) Shows types of early and modern steamers and indicates their influence upon settlement of the country. (49) * Struggle of French and English for North America (1) Main * campaign movements in French and Indian War. (134) Ten Years Ago (2) Complete review of World War. Animation showing geographical changes. (IX) * Trans-Mississippi Trails (1) Occupation of trans-Mississippi region and immigration to the Central Plains. (134) * War of the American Revolution (1) The great movements of the war are traced. (134)