Fronteir books (1 Ergebnisse)
Weitere BilderVerlag: Fronteir Books, Surry, B.C., 1982
Anbieter: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA), DeLand, FL, USABlind-Horse-Books (ABAA)
Verkäufer/-in kontaktierenVerkäufer/-in mit 5 SternenZustand: Gebraucht - Sehr gut
EUR 17,60
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In den WarenkorbZustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket As Issued. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with a minor stain on the lower front corner. 5.5 by 8.5 inches; 62 pages with 1-page of adverts, illustrated with historical photographs. Gabriel Dumont and Jerry P…otts held pivotal roles in shaping western Canada during the latter half of the 19th century, both hailed as Canadian icons for their remarkable courage and audacity. Dumont's tale intertwines with the plight of the French/Indian Metis communities of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, entangled in the Riel Rebellion and their quest for acknowledgment from the Canadian authorities. While Potts collaborated with the Northwest Mounted Police to expel whiskey traders from southern Alberta. Dumont's portrayal is rich with depth and introspection, tracing his upbringing within a Metis band and his immersion in Indigenous culture, setting the stage for his pivotal role in the Kiel rebellion. His later stint in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show stands as a disillusionment, eventually leading him back to his cherished homeland of Batoche, Saskatchewan, where he received a pardon post-rebellion.
