"Fifteen years ago, I gave my heart to this nation, and I am ready to give it again." - Louis Riel, 1884.
This book will be especially fascinating for all young readers interested in: history, biography, or politics. Louis Riel is perhaps the most controversial figure in Canadian history. A rebel and a powerful orator, he emerged as a leader of the Metis in the Red River settlement. His ability to unite the Metis nation was legendary. Although known as the Father of Manitoba, he spent much of his adult life in exile. He was found guilty of treason and hanged in Regina on November 16, 1885.
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The Incredible Aaventures Of Louis RielL - Canada's Most Famous Revolutionary "Fifteen years ago, I gave my heart to this nation, and I am ready to give it again." - Louis Riel, 1884 This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: history biography politics Louis Riel is perhaps the most controversial figure in Canadian history. A rebel and a powerful orator, he emerged as a leader of the Metis in the Red River settlement. His ability to unite the Metis nation was legendary. Although known as the Father of Manitoba, he spent much of his adult life in exile. He was found guilty of treason and hanged in Regina on 16 November, 1885.
Cat Klerks has a degree in English from McGill University and a lifelong fascination with Canadian art. She lives and works in Banff, Alberta.
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