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THE RIEL REBELLION; CAUSE AND MANY INTERESTING FACTS RESPECTING THE
OUTBREAK
First installment of Most Interesting Reminiscences of William J. Carter of
Edmonton, Who Participated in the Fighting During These Stirring Days ---
Tells of Causes Leading to Rebellion in Graphic Manner and of the Fighting
Which Took Place.
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An interesting story of the situation during the period of the Riel
Rebellion and the causes that led up to the outbreak ‘way back in the early days
of this great western country is revealed in a most explanatory and detailed
way.
Personal Experience resulted in the completion of this excellent record of
events. Written by William J. Carter, a resident of this district for many
years, in the form of a diary, the events of interest have featured the growth
of this city from the time it was but a mere trading post, the habitation of the
Indian and the Hudson’s Bay factor, are revealed in striking manner.
Mr. Carter, a resident of the city, is well known here as a building
contractor. His story is as follows:
A great deal of speculation had from time to time been indulged in and
political capital made out of the causes that led up to the rising of the half-
breeds in March, 1885.
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