Louis Riel and the creation of modern Canada
Subtitle: mythic discourse and the postcolonial state
By: Jennifer Reid.
Series: Religions of the Americas
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Albuquerque
Language: eng
Number of pages: 314
ISBN-13: 9780826344151
Subjects: Riel, Louis, -- 1844-1885; Red River Rebellion, 1869-1870; Riel Rebellion, 1885; Métis -- Northwest, Canadian -- History -- 19th century; National characteristics, Canadian; Nationalism -- Canada; Postcolonialism -- Canada; Canada -- History; Canada -- Politics and government; Canada -- Folklore
Genres: Folklore.
Description: "Jennifer Reid looks at the man known today as the founder of Manitoba. Not just a traditional biography, Reid examines Riel's education and religious beliefs."--[book jacket].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.