American Visions
The Wilderness and the West
Season 1 Episode 3 of 8
Exploration of the cultural impact of the USA's spectacular landscape, revealing how although the country had no ruins or ancient monuments, natural wonders could be found almost anywhere. Presenter Robert Hughes shows how the rise of the railroad opened up a whole new world of discovery while at the same time inaugurating America's industrial future
American Visions airs on BBC Four HD at 1:20 AM, Friday 12 June. (Subtitles.)
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Robert Hughes
Presenter
Christopher Spencer
Director