Humours of '37, Grave, Gay and Grim: Rebellion Times in the Canadas

** "Humours of '37, Grave, Gay and Grim: Rebellion Times in the Canadas" by Robina Lizars is a late 19th-century historical exploration that reveals the dramatic and sometimes comical events of the 1837 rebellions in Canada, exposing the deep divisions between those loyal to the British and those who sought change. The story sets the stage by illustrating the societal tensions brewing, explaining the resentments against British rule and the problems faced by both English and French Canadians, while vividly portraying leaders such as Mackenzie and Papineau and the clashes of culture and governance that fueled the uprising, and lightly poking fun at the absurd conflicts amidst the serious fight for reform. **