Extraordinary Canadians: Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont: A

Extraordinary Canadians: Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont: A Penguin Lives Biography

Louis Riel, a controversial MÃ©tis mystic and visionary, fought for his peopleâ€™s rights against an encroaching tide of white settlers. Hunter and MÃ©tis leader Gabriel Dumont, a man tested by warfare, was, in contrast, a pragmatic realist of the land. Celebrated novelist Joseph Boyden explores the tumultuous year when Riel and Dumont united the MÃ©tis while dividing a nation. Could Dumont have foreseen the impact on the MÃ©tis cause when he brought Riel home? While making rational demands of Sir John A. Macdonald, Riel seemed increasingly overtaken by a messianic mission. His controversial execution by the Canadian government in 1885 still reverberates today. Boyden, with his powerful narrative skill, creates an unforgettable portrait of two seminal Canadian figures who helped shape the country.
Country USA
Brand Hamish Hamilton
Manufacturer Hamish Hamilton
Binding Paperback
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2013-09-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780143055860

Extraordinary Canadians: Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont: A Penguin Lives Biography