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Biography & Autobiography Historical

Native Chiefs and Famous Métis

Leadership and Bravery in the Canadian West

by (author) Holly Quan

Publisher
Heritage House Publishing
Initial publish date
May 2009
Category
Historical, General, Native Canadian
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781894974745
    Publish Date
    May 2009
    List Price
    $9.95

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Description

These inspiring true stories illuminate the courage and wisdom of five 19th-century Native leaders and famous Métis who fought against impossible odds to preserve the culture and rights of their people. The visionary Cree leader Big Bear sought peace and a better life, only to be hunted mercilessly and imprisoned unjustly. Jerry Potts, the legendary North West Mounted Police guide and interpreter, helped smash the whisky trade and negotiate treaties. Persevering through sorrow and defeat, brave and steadfast men such as these left a lasting mark on Aboriginal culture and the history of western Canada.

About the author

Holly Quan lives in the foothills of southwestern Alberta among the poplars and coyotes. In addition to two books in the Amazing Stories series, she has written two guidebooks and magazine articles on travel, food, horses, marketing and other topics that pique her interest. When she's not busy working on her novel—a work many years in the making—she loves to ski, ride, hike, swim, drink wine with her friends, and howl at the moon.

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Editorial Reviews

p class=review_text>[F]ive famous Aboriginal men from Canada's past. . . Also includes a brief history of post-contact events in Canada as they affected the plains people. —Canadian Aboriginal Books for Schools

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