The 'Patriotes' of '37: A Chronicle of the Lower Canada Rebellion

"The 'Patriotes' of '37: A Chronicle of the Lower Canada Rebellion" by Alfred D. DeCelles is a history book about the Lower Canada Rebellion in the late 1830s, marked by conflict between French Canadians and the British. The novel presents a period of political battles, cultural clashes, and the important citizens who were key figures, such as Louis Joseph Papineau and Wolfred Nelson. The story begins by highlighting the relationship between French and English Canadians since the British took over Canada in the 1700s. Cooperation between the two groups decreased because of political unfairness, cultural disagreements, and a lack of trust in the British government. As issues grew, the book talks about important happenings, discussions, and the growth of leaders like Papineau who wanted to achieve greater independence and rights for their people, which contributed to war.