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

A vivid portrait of early Canadian life, this narrative opens with the sweeping consequences of the British conquest and the uneasy coexistence of French and English settlers. It traces how the clash of languages, religions and legal traditions set the stage for a rare flash of civil strife, while also recalling the moments of cooperation that defined the first century and a half of shared history.

The author blends personal recollection with scholarly insight, offering a balanced view of the political unrest that erupted in 1837. Readers are drawn into the passions of the era—clergy, seigneurs, and ordinary habitants—just as the rumblings of rebellion begin to stir. Through vivid illustrations and maps, the book brings the tensions of Lower Canada to life, inviting listeners to explore a pivotal chapter of the nation’s past without revealing the outcome of the conflict.