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Nature•Season 10•Episode 5

Land of the Eagle: the Great Encounter

8.3/10 · 13 votesNov 24, 199153 min

Ranked #2 of 2 in Season 10•−0.6 vs season avg

This first episode in the miniseries explores the European discovery and settlement of the New World. Two views are presented, that of the colonists struggles to survive in their new and unfamiliar setting, as well as the Native Americans success within the same environment.

Previous episodeE4 · Madagascar: Island of Ghosts Next episodeE6 · Land of the Eagle: Confronting the Wilderness

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Season 10 Episodes21

From the Heart of the World: the Elder Brothers' Warning

Vietnam: a Country, Not a War

Kali the Lion

Madagascar: Island of Ghosts

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Land of the Eagle: the Great Encounter

Land of the Eagle: Confronting the Wilderness

Land of the Eagle: Conquering Swamps

Land of the Eagle: Across the Seas of Grass

Land of the Eagle: Into the Shining Mountains

Land of the Eagle: Living on the Edge

Land of the Eagle: the First and Last Frontier

Land of the Eagle: Searching for Paradise

Great Moments with Nature's Filmmakers

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Horse Tigers

Arctic Wanderers

Ladakh: Kingdom in the Clouds

Tiwai: Island of the Apes

A Celebration of Birds with Roger Tory Peterson

Elephant Seals: Those Magnificent Diving Machines

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Dolphins: Close Encounters

Last Stand of the Giants

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George Page

George Page

Narrator (voice), Host

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Episode Summary

"Land of the Eagle: the Great Encounter" is episode 5 of Nature season 10. It scored 8.3/10 from 13 votes, ranking #2 of 2 episodes this season (season average 8.9). It aired on November 24, 1991.

Next: E6 · Land of the Eagle: Confronting the Wilderness Best of Season 10