Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2003-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 45 Collins, J. E. (Joseph Edmund) 1855 1892 Collins, Joseph Edmund The Story of Louis Riel: The Rebel Chief Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan "The Story of Louis Riel: The Rebel Chief" by J. E. Collins is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life of Louis Riel, a complex figure whose actions sparked significant unrest in Canada, exploring his heritage, motivations, and the sociopolitical landscape of his time. Riel, who is depicted as both a product of his tumultuous environment and a rebel, embodies the struggles of the Metis people against the backdrop of European encroachment and colonial rule. At the start of the narrative, the text introduces us to Riel's ancestry, detailing his background and the life of his father, Louis Riel, Sr. The opening chapter paints a vivid picture of the Red River region, describing its natural beauty alongside the violent history of conflicts involving Indigenous tribes. It also highlights young Louis' education and burgeoning ambitions, showcasing his deep emotional ties to his community and his desire to advocate for their rights. As he navigates experiences of love and loss, his character begins to take shape—a blend of passionate idealism and the effects of systemic oppression, foreshadowing the pivotal role he will play in the socioeconomic upheaval that is to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Riel, Louis, 1844-1885 Revolutionaries -- Canada -- Biography F1001 Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American Browsing: History - General 402230 402152 2024-10-05T04:50:38.959727 2023-10-05T05:40:28.840692 text/html text/html 402223 402145 2024-10-05T04:50:39.221734 2023-10-05T05:40:29.012693 text/html text/html 218590 2024-10-05T04:50:45.696596 application/epub+zip 222782 2024-10-05T04:50:41.134668 application/epub+zip 222782 2024-10-05T04:50:39.943648 application/epub+zip 427745 2024-10-05T04:50:49.447617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397548 2024-10-05T04:50:44.970607 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335611 2022-09-05T07:54:10.664297 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376942 376916 2024-10-05T04:50:38.579761 2023-10-05T05:40:28.582704 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 378355 2020-12-19T20:46:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 146401 2020-12-19T20:46:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19046 2024-10-05T04:50:49.572605 application/rdf+xml 14702 2024-10-05T04:50:40.497680 image/jpeg 3632 2024-10-05T04:50:40.226645 image/jpeg 215012 2024-10-05T04:50:39.256703 application/octet-stream application/zip