150 Years of American Smithsonian [CD-ROM] (CD-ROM)

by Simon & Schuster (Author)

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From Library Journal
We were lucky enough to visit the actual exhibit of the same name when it came to Providence, and this mesmerizing disc captures the spirit and force of that marvelous display, which depicted 150 years of American heritage as chronicled by 16 Smithsonian museums and galleries. Arranged like the exhibit in three main sections?Discovering, Imagining, Remembering?this is a multimedia trove of Smithsonian treasures ranging from dinosaur feet and Edison's light bulbs to Native American art, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and Kermit the Frog. You can take a guided tour, move along a time line, or search for specific items (Indiana Jones's hat or a Star WarsR phaser). Featuring over 300 objects, with 500 graphics, 35 minutes of video (including archival footage), and 90 minutes of audio narration, music, speeches, and interviews, this is a stunning work of art in itself. Bottom Line: Buy two: you won't want to let a solo copy out of the house or building. A "Best in Show."
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Cdr edition (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157595012X
• ISBN-13: 978-1575950129
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,531,329 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Major Capitalism in Action, April 19, 2000

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An example of how the ruling class--the elite--the rich--the educated got away with murder. This is how White Anglo European Ethnocentrism works. The rich take from the weak and divide the loot up amongst themselves--their friends and reletives. To know the truth about the past is accepting responsiblility for the future. From New York to the Bearing Straights of Alaska; We owe a debt to Native American Indians if not in blood, then in a never ending tax every time we purchase a home or pay rent. And to add to the Souix Nation disgrace, someone actually thought about graffiting Mt. Rushmore with President Reagans face--a President who made the rich richer and the poor poorer. I cry like a wolf and howl for the peacefulness of yesturday. I ask to be forgiven for the pain Native American Indians feel and will always feel for the intrusion of genocidal atrocities brought on by my grandfathers. To say I am sorry will never be enough, but somehow may be heard.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Major Capitalism in Action, April 19, 2000

By	Jerry Willis (Ontario, California) - See all my reviews

An example of how the ruling class--the elite--the rich--the educated got away with murder. This is how White Anglo European Ethnocentrism works. The rich take from the weak and divide the loot up amongst themselves--their friends and reletives. To know the truth about the past is accepting responsiblility for the future. From New York to the Bearing Straights of Alaska; We owe a debt to Native American Indians if not in blood, then in a never ending tax every time we purchase a home or pay rent. And to add to the Souix Nation disgrace, someone actually thought about graffiting Mt. Rushmore with President Reagans face--a President who made the rich richer and the poor poorer. I cry like a wolf and howl for the peacefulness of yesturday. I ask to be forgiven for the pain Native American Indians feel and will always feel for the intrusion of genocidal atrocities brought on by my grandfathers. To say I am sorry will never be enough, but somehow may be heard.