CDs of the Visions Along the Platte River Valley Series

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	Visions Part 1: The Awakening In this CD, we trace the emergence of the land that would become Nebraska. The story introduces man to the Great Plains and traces their development, including explorations by the Spanish and the French. The story concludes with the Louisiana Purchase, and Lewis & Clark's historic “Corps of Discovery” expedition in 1804. Purchase this CD for $12 Sale Price $10.00
	Visions Part 2: Marching West...From a Trickle to a Torrent This CD begins with the return of the Lewis and Clark, “Corps of Discovery” expedition and others, including those of Zebulon Pike and Major Stephen Long. We see the establishment of Fort Atkinson and the beginning of the profitable beaver trade. When families begin moving along the Great Platte River Road for a new life in Oregon and California, the trickle becomes a torrent as a half million people make the 2000 miles journey to the Pacific Ocean. Purchase this CD for $12 Sale Price $10.00
	Visions Part 1 and 2 (Double CD) In this CD set, we learn the about the prehistoric times, all the way to Ice Ages and the time of the Mammoths. We see the introduction of man to North America and the development of Indian tribes, including the Pawnee. When the Spanish arrive in the early 1500s, they search into Nebraska looking for cities of gold. Then comes the French, interested in trade. Finally eager Americans come to explore the Louisiana Purchase with the Lewis and Clark expedition. Before long, a few brave souls are creeping out to the Great American Desert in search of routes to Oregon. Soon, an avalanche of people begin the 2000-mile walk on the Oregon Trail. Purchase these CDs for $23 Sale Price $20.00
	Visions Part 3: The Territorial Years, 1854-1867 In this CD, we'll learn about the issues facing these vast new lands. When slavery issues, and others, could not be solved, it led to the Civil War. While the dream of building a transcontinental railroad, and the question of what to do with Native American tribes who occupied the Great Plains were being solved, the settlers, freighters, Pony Express, and gold-seekers continued to travel the Oregon Trail. Purchase this CD for $12 Sale Price $10.00
	Visions Part 4: Steaming Towards Statehood When Nebraska officially becomes a territory in 1854, immigrants by the thousands stream into the territory to claim land and establish towns. Omaha becomes the capital. From 1861 to 1865, there is a Civil War in the East, and an Indian War in the West, where every Nebraskan has to fight for his life. At the end of the Civil War, the grand dream of building a transcontinental railroad is finally realized. At last, in 1867, after many political upheavals, Nebraska becomes the 37th state. Purchase this CD for $12 Sale Price $10.00
	Visions Part 3 and 4 (Double CD) This double set tells the stories of Mormons making their way to Utah, the great freighting companies traveling the Oregon Trail to Colorado and California, and the struggles with the tribes of Plains Indians. Nebraska becomes a territory and there is a great rush to cash in on land speculation and new enterprises. The Territorial Legislature labors toward making a government. The end of the Civil War opens the way for Nebraska to become the land chosen for a new transcontinental railroad. Finally, Nebraska works to join the union and becomes the 37th state in 1867. Purchase these CDs for $23 Sale Price $20.00
	Visions Part 5: Hard Times on the Good Earth From 1850 through 1890, Nebraska becomes the agricultural giant it was destined to be, but it's not easy. Thousands of settlers come to the former Great American Desert to establish homesteads, and many fail. Others build sod homes, farm the land, and fight nature on every front. The state staggers under the great grasshopper plagues of 1874-76, and mourns its losses in the Children’s Blizzard of 1888. In the end, Nebraska proves that its people can turn bare land into productive farms and ranches that will become the marvel of the world. Purchase this CD for $12 Sale Price $10.00
	Visions Part 6: Lincoln, A Capital Idea Part 6 is the story of how Lincoln became the capital of the state. It includes the origin of the name, and the fascinating story of how the site for the new capital was selected. It also details the building of the university, the state penitentiary, and state hospital. From all these institutions, the city of Lincoln began to emerge. Our story tells of the early days of the city and how it grew. Purchase this CD for $12 Sale Price $10.00
	Visions Part 5 and 6 (Double CD) This double set of Visions CDs is a study in contrasts. In Part 5 we learn how the industrious farmers of Nebraska transformed the Great American Desert into an agricultural paradise. And in part 6 we learn how Lincoln Became the capital of the State. Purchase these CDs for $23 Sale Price $20.00
	Visions Part 7 - “Cattle Country” In this day and age when there are more cattle then people in the state of Nebraska, and the cattle industry leads the way in the muscular agricultural economy, its hard to realize that there was a time when there were almost no cattle in the state. The growth of the cattle industry in Nebraska is an exciting story about men with a true vision who were determined to prove that cattle ranching could be a big part of our future. They were right, and they transformed the Great American Desert into gigantic ranches that sprawled over hundreds of squares miles. This story has all the elements of a great Western tale with cattle drives, thrilling round-ups, and the cattle barons battling with the homesteaders, the weather and each other. It’s also the story of how the dark and forbidding Sandhills, that scared the ranchers to death, were transformed into the greatest of all the cattle ranges in the world. The Western Cowboy, with his face tanned like fine leather from the burning sun, and a hungry gleam in his eye, stands out as one of the great stories of the American West. The cowboy has been given an image of almost biblical proportions. This image is made even more remarkable, because most of the stories happen to be true. Purchase these CDs for $12 Sale Price $10.00
	Part 8 - “Grasping for Greatness” Scheduled for release in October, 2006