The Story of English
Details the history of the English language and provides a unique focus on current English usage worldwide with a special emphasis on American English.
| Other Authors: | McCrum, Robert., MacNeil, Robert, 1931-, British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service., MacNeil/Lehrer Productions., WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), Public Media Video (Firm) |
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| Format: | VHS |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[Chicago?] :
Public Media Video,
[1986]
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| Physical Description: |
5 videocassettes (520 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
Details the history of the English language and provides a unique focus on current English usage worldwide with a special emphasis on American English. |
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| Item Description: |
VHS format. [pt. 1] An English speaking world (58 min.). Mother tongue (57 min.) -- [pt.2] A muse of fire (58 min.). The guid Scots tongue (58 min.) --[pt.3] Black on white (58 min.). Pioneers O! Pioneers (58 min.) -- [pt.4] Muvver tongue (58 min.). The loaded weapon (57 min.) -- [pt.5] Next years words, a look into the future (58 min.). Producer, William Cran ; series writer, Robert McCrum ; host and co-writer, Robert MacNeil. Details the history of the English language and provides a unique focus on current English usage worldwide with a special emphasis on American English. |
| Physical Description: |
5 videocassettes (520 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. |
| Production Credits: |
Producer, William Cran ; series writer, Robert McCrum ; host and co-writer, Robert MacNeil. |