Publisher's Synopsis
A Rebellion: A Story Of The Red River Uprising (1912) by F. Douglas Reville is a historical novel set in the Canadian province of Manitoba during the 1869-70 Red River Rebellion. The story follows the protagonist, a young M�����tis woman named Marie-Anne, as she navigates the complex political and social tensions between the M�����tis people, the Canadian government, and the Hudson's Bay Company.As the Canadian government attempts to assert its authority over the Red River Settlement, tensions mount between the M�����tis and the newcomers. Marie-Anne finds herself caught in the middle of the conflict, torn between her loyalty to her people and her desire for a peaceful resolution. Along the way, she forms relationships with key figures on both sides of the conflict, including the M�����tis leader Louis Riel and the Canadian governor William McDougall.The novel is a vivid portrayal of the historical events that led to the formation of the province of Manitoba, and the struggles of the M�����tis people to assert their rights and maintain their way of life in the face of colonialism. Reville's writing is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a rich understanding of the complex political and social forces at work during this pivotal moment in Canadian history. Overall, A Rebellion is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on an important chapter in Canadian 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.