Download or read book Louis Riel V. Canada written by J. M. Bumsted and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a look at Louis Riel from a historical perspective, examining the political and cultural ramifications of Riel's life for the citizens of Western Canada. As a revolutionary, as a religious prophet, and as a spokesman for the Metis people, Louis Riel changed the course of Canadian history.