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Chester Brown’s graphic novel chronicles the life of Louis Riel, the charismatic 19th‑century Métis leader who led the Red River Rebellion of 1869‑1870 and later the Riel Rebellion of 1885. Through detailed illustrations and concise storytelling, the book explores Riel’s struggle to secure rights for his people and the complex political and cultural forces that shaped his legacy in Canadian history. Presented in a graphic narrative format, the work combines historical accuracy with artistic interpretation, offering readers both a visual and textual record of one of Canada’s most controversial figures.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Chester Brown
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