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Focusing on the Riel-led rebellion in the Canadian Red River country, the narrative delves into the complex life of Louis Riel, a religious figure and controversial leader. His struggles with mental health and the ensuing debate over his legacy as either a visionary or a madman highlight themes of racism and the plight of Indigenous peoples, including the Sioux, Cree, and Blackfeet, alongside the Métis. The story captures a tumultuous period marked by violence and the pursuit of nationhood, culminating in Riel's execution and the loss of his vision.
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The Story of Louis Riel, Anonymus
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- The Story of Louis Riel
- Subtitle
- The Rebel Chief
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anonymus
- Publisher
- University Press of the Pacific
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 196
- ISBN13
- 9781410215147
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on the Riel-led rebellion in the Canadian Red River country, the narrative delves into the complex life of Louis Riel, a religious figure and controversial leader. His struggles with mental health and the ensuing debate over his legacy as either a visionary or a madman highlight themes of racism and the plight of Indigenous peoples, including the Sioux, Cree, and Blackfeet, alongside the Métis. The story captures a tumultuous period marked by violence and the pursuit of nationhood, culminating in Riel's execution and the loss of his vision.