Quarries / produced by Actuality Productions, Inc. [in association with] Hearst Entertainment ; a presentation of The History Channel ; written and produced by Larayne Decoeur and Holly A. Murdoch.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoNew York : A & E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video, ©2011.
Description1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects
DVD-Video discs.
Quarries and quarrying--United States.
Stone industry and trade--United States.
Documentary television programs.

Other author/creatorDecoeur, Larayne.
Other author/creatorMurdoch, Holly A.
Other author/creatorRaphael, Max.
Other author/creatorNash, Bruce M.
Other author/creatorActuality Productions.
Other author/creatorHearst Entertainment (Firm)
Other author/creatorHistory Channel (Television network)
Other author/creatorNew Video Group.
SeriesModern marvels
Modern marvels. ^A456199
Abstract Travel from ancient Egypt to the present day to show how rock has been mined throughout the ages and transformed into roads, building, bridges and other structures. Archaeologists reveal how ancient quarrymen used simple levers, wedges and hammers, while visits to three modern quarries--Georgia Marble, Rock of Ages granite quarry and Luck Stone aggregate-showcase the massive, specialized machines that do the job today.
General note"Please note that this disc does not offer menu pages or special features found on standard DVDs"--Container.
General noteOriginally telecast on the History Channel as a segment of the series Modern marvels.
CreditsEditors, Ryan Reilly, Jason Steinberg ; music, Alan Ett ; producer/creator, Bruce Nash.
Performer Narrator, Max Raphael.
Technical detailsDVD.
Other title Modern marvels (Television program)
ISBN0767071506
ISBN9780767071505
Publisher numberAAE-72417 The History Channel

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs TN277 .Q37 2011 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold