The False Traitor: Louis Riel in Canadian Culture

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The nineteenth-century Métis politician and mystic Louis Riel has emerged as one of the most popular - and elusive - figures in Canadian culture. Since his hanging for treason in 1885, the self-declared David of the New World has been depicted variously as a traitor to Confederation; a French-Canadian and Catholic martyr; a bloodthirsty rebel; a pan-American liberator; a pawn of shadowy white forces; a Prairie political maverick; a First Nations hero; an alienated intellectual; a victim of Western industrial progress; and even a Father of Confederation.

Albert Braz synthesizes the available material by and about Riel, including film, sculpture, and cartoons, as well as literature in French and English, and analyzes how an historical figure could be portrayed in such contradictory ways. In light of the fact that most aesthetic representations of Riel bear little resemblance not only to one another but also to their purported model, Braz suggests that they reveal less about Riel than they do about their authors and the society to which they belong. The most comprehensive treatment of the representations of Louis Riel in Canadian literature, The False Traitor will be a seminal work in the study of this popular Canadian figure.

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Louis Riel for Dummies.......2006-02-05

Riel, who led Metis rebellions in present-day Manitoba and Saskatchewan, is extremely important in Canadian history, but was repudiated by most Canadians (French-speakers were somewhat more sympathetic, though by no means unanimous) through WWII. Since then, more and more literature, art, and scholarship has treated Riel as a quintessentially embodiment the conflicts and contradictions of Canadian history and nationhood. The phrase, "fasle traitor," is meant to exemplify Riel's
Braz has done an excellent job of collected many diverse documents, including illustrations whose presence enliven this volume. He also lays out the various "Riels": traitor, lunatic, visionary, cultural mediator, and so forth. The argument suffers a bit from the need to treat so much material; at times it seems to descend into pure plot summary. However, it belongs on the bookshelf of all those interested in Riel, either historically or as a cultural icon.

The False Traitor: Louis Riel in Canadian Culture.(Book Review): An article from: Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal

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The False Traitor: Louis Riel in Canadian Culture.(Book Review): An article from: Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal
John W. Friesen
Manufacturer: Canadian Ethnic Studies Association
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Title: The False Traitor: Louis Riel in Canadian Culture.(Book Review)
Author: John W. Friesen
Publication: Canadian Ethnic Studies Journal (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2003
Publisher: Canadian Ethnic Studies Association
Volume: 35 Issue: 1 Page: 194(3)

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The Tiger's Tender Touch: The Erotic Life of Goethe
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Binding: Hardcover
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Classics of Public Budgeting is the next volume in the ASPA Classics series. It covers the most influential, paramount research articles published on public budgeting and finance. The book will surely be of great interest and use to anyone concerned with public budgeting, and anyone enrolled in, or teaching, a course on this topic in an MPA program.

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Introduce your accounting students to the communication aspects of annual financial reporting with Communication and the Corporate Annual Report: A Step-by-Step Guide by McKay and Rosa, authors of The Accountant's Guide to Professional Communication. Now more than ever before, your accounting students are expected to possess excellent communication skills. Communication and the Corporate Annual Report exposes your accounting students to the communication that takes place in the financial world through the annual report. Communication and the Corporate Annual Report teaches students about how companies communicate their financial results and expectations for the future by explaining the relationship between the 10-K and the annual report; SEC requirements and guidelines that shape the annual report; use of graphic representation of financial results; management discussion and analysis section; structure of the financial statements; and timelines for 10-K/annual report preparation.

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Following the success of our popular Pink Flamingos Gift Set, this humorous little incarnation of the classic, kitschy lawn ornament will be at home anywhere from the backyard posy patch to the office desktop. Rumored to bring a bit o' luck to the owner, the colorful garden gnome will, at the very least, bring a smile.

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Lovely Little Friend To Brighten Your Day.......2007-08-10

This little guy makes a wonderful travel companion, or he'll wait patiently on your desk or dresser. I especially like his friendly appearance and small stature.

He's solid, made of some kind of plaster-ish composite material.

If you need a miniature friend, this is the guy for you.

Gnome in Europe.......2007-03-31

My boyfriend and I took this little guy on our recent trip to Europe and he was awesome, very portable and handy. He makes photos much much more entertaining. Though I do caution that if you put him down in a train station in Rome and then get distracted, it is very devastating when you forget him there. Good thing I got another one!

Wee Little Bit Of Awesome.......2006-12-18

Just got mine in the mail yesterday. Carry it around with me for good luck. It's very adorable, and quite delightful. All of my friends think I'm absolutely insane for carrying a garden gnome around with me, but psh to them, I'm in love with the little guy.

So Cute!.......2006-03-23

My friend & I both got one of these for Christmas and I love it. It's too cute to put outside though I keep my in my kitchen window.

Wee Bit O' Cheer.......2006-02-03

The mail just arrived and lo and behold! A package for me from my best friend. Inside to be found was a small fellow in a box. Joy! Alas, my very own gnome visitor. I have long wanted to entertain such a guest. My best friend, sharing a fondness for gnomes herself kindly sent the surprise of the trial-size wee gnome. The booklet included is fun to read to educate yourself in the wee gnome tradition. If you are seeking to cultivate this interest with small steps you may enjoy a wee gnome, too!

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Clues in the Calico by Barbara Brackman

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Clues in the Calico: A Guide to Identifying and Dating Antique Quilts
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When I die I'm taking this with me!.......2007-07-21

Others have given excellent detailed descriptions of this book. I'll simply say that I've owned it since it first came out and it has given me years of enjoyment. Anyone who loves history and/or quilts would find it to be both a tremendous resource and a great reading experience. I have a very large quilting book collection including most of Barbara Brackman's books. This is the one book I would never part with.

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This book could use a lot more pictures. It is a great source of written information, but does not provide much help in the visual identification of calico fabrics. Eileen Jahnke Trestain's book is much more useful in providing pictures, but Trestain's book does not come close to providing the written documentation and depth of discussion that Barbara Brackman does in Clues in the Calico.

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Clues in the Calico by Barbara Brackman.......2001-10-24

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truly wonderful.......2004-08-16

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During the 1930s and 1940s William Grant Still (1895-1978) was known as the "Dean of Afro-American Composers." He worked as an arranger for early radio, on Broadway, and in Hollywood; major symphony orchestras performed his concert works; and an opera, written in collaboration with Langston Hughes, was produced by the New York City Opera. Despite these successes the composer's name gradually faded into obscurity. This book brings William Grant Still out of the archives and examines his place in America's musical heritage. It also provides a revealing window into our recent cultural past.
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research resource.......2000-05-24

Thank goodness at last a new source for info on Wm. Grant Still.This material will surprise the reader with its insightful revelations. A pleasure to discover.I recommend it to all those interested and those who have not as yet discovered Wm Grant Still.

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William Grant Still: A Study in Contradictions.(Review) : An article from: Notes
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Title: William Grant Still: A Study in Contradictions.(Review)
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Publication: Notes (Refereed)
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A Text of Epic Proportions.......2005-07-18

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