The Story Of Louis Riel The Rebel Chief

By Joseph Edmund Collins

Book Overview

""The Story of Louis Riel: The Rebel Chief"" is a biographical account of the life of Louis Riel, a Canadian politician and leader of the M�����tis people in the late 19th century. The book, written by Joseph Edmond Collins, details Riel's early life, his involvement in the Red River Rebellion of 1869-70, and his subsequent exile and return to Canada to lead the Northwest Rebellion of 1885. Collins provides a comprehensive analysis of Riel's political and social beliefs, highlighting his advocacy for M�����tis rights and his opposition to the Canadian government's encroachment on Indigenous lands. The author also delves into Riel's personal struggles with mental illness and his eventual execution for treason in 1885.Overall, ""The Story of Louis Riel: The Rebel Chief"" offers a nuanced and detailed portrayal of one of Canada's most controversial historical figures, shedding light on the complex political and cultural tensions that shaped the country's early history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419183931
• ISBN13: 9781419183935
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 9.2"