From The Gallows - Doyle, David

As new; A novel of the Great Northwest; Was the 1885 execution of Canadian political leader Louis Riel the hanging of a traitor or legal murder of a patriot and statesman? Louis Riel, father of the Metis nation, "Prophet of the New World" and founder of the Canadian province of Manitoba was tried for rebellion on the Saskatchewan in 1885. Found guilty of high treason he was sentenced to hand by the neck until dead. Louis Riel was executed on Nov 16, 1885. His trial and execution remain the most controversial in Canadian History. Long time Riel activist David Doyle weaves Riel's words and writing; with new evidence to present. As New Soft cover NorthWest Educational Productions 2012 Canada 007068 9780986776717 Canadian History Indigenous Manitoba Louis Riel Metis Trials