West of the West: Tales from California's Channel Islands

Name: West of the West: Tales from California's Channel Islands
Genre: History
Released: 2016-03-18

Network:PBS

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Aired on Mar 20, 2016, 4:00 PM

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West of the West: Tales from California's Channel Islands reveals the epic human history of our continent's final frontier.Often called the Galapagos of North America, the eight Channel Islands lie in plain sight of millions of people off the Southern California coast. Yet few know their names or even how many there are. And fewer still know the fascinating tales of those who've lived, worked, discovered, surfed, dived, ranched, wrecked or were rescued on these unique and beautiful islands. Told in 13 different tales.

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Status: Ended
Language: English
Runtime: 60 min
Premiered: March 18, 2016
Ended: March 20, 2016
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (1 Season · 3 Episodes)

Ancient Peoples

The earliest history of the Channel Islands. Beginning with the discovery of the oldest human remains ever found in North America - 13,000 year old Arlington Springs Man - to the true story of the Lone Woman of San Nicolas - the inspiration for the best selling children's book Island of the Blue Dolphins.

Mar 18, 2016

60 min

Settlers

Tales of the adventurers and dreamers who came to the Channel Islands. Included are chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr.'s vision for Catalina Island and the wreck of the gold bullion filled steamer Winfield Scott.

Mar 19, 2016

60 min

Return

The dramatic efforts to restore and preserve the Channel Islands. From Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh's devotion to saving Santa Cruz Island to the confrontation of preservationists and animal rights activists over the fate of unique island species.

Mar 20, 2016

60 min