Publisher's Synopsis
The War Trail Of Big Bear is a historical non-fiction book written by William Bleasdell Cameron. It tells the story of the Cree chief Big Bear and his involvement in the North-West Rebellion of 1885 in Canada. The book explores the political and social tensions between the Indigenous people and the Canadian government, as well as the impact of the railroad on the Indigenous way of life. Cameron draws on his personal experiences as a participant in the rebellion, as well as his research and interviews with Indigenous people and government officials. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the rebellion, including the negotiations and treaties between the government and Indigenous groups, and the eventual outbreak of violence. It also examines the aftermath of the rebellion and the impact it had on the Indigenous people and their relationship with the Canadian government. Overall, The War Trail Of Big Bear is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of a pivotal moment in Canadian history.Being The Story Of The Connection Of Big Bear And Other Cree Indian Chiefs And Their Followers With The Canadian Northwest Rebellion Of 1885, The Frog Lake Massacre And Events Leading Up To And Following It, And Of Two Months������� Imprisonment In The Camp Of The Hostiles.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.
