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Japanese Cane, Revolutionary Telescope & I.W. Baker's...

Season 9 Episode 6

An internment camp cane, the spyglass that saw revolution and a rare gold rush relic.

In this episode, can the Japanese characters carved into this cane unlock the mystery of a family's past in a World War II relocation camp? Elyse Luray tries to trace an unusual wooden telescope to its Revolution-era ancestor. And Wes Cowan explores a story of California Gold Rush hype in the form of an unusual drawing.

AIR DATE 7/25/11

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About History Detectives

HISTORY DETECTIVES returns to explore the stories behind historic sites, artifacts and tall tales told in cities across the country, with the help of an inquisitive team of fact-finders with an uncanny talent for uncovering the truth.

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