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

By Robina Lizars
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The authors assemble a lively miscellany of accounts, documents, songs and reminiscences about the rebellion period, balancing sober analysis with ironic and anecdotal material. Eyewitness testimony, contemporary pamphlets, official dispatches and local ballads are woven to portray causes, public feeling, leading figures and everyday incidents, while preserving local colour and humour drawn from veterans' memories. The volume favors readable narrative over exhaustive annotation, aiming to recover motives and atmosphere by juxtaposing official records with oral memoirs and satirical pieces that show how myth and reality shaped popular recollection.

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Robina Lizars

Robina Lizars was a Canadian author known for her work that captures the tumultuous period of the 1837 Rebellions in Canada. Her notable book, "Humours of '37, Grave, Gay and Grim: Rebellion Times in the Canadas," offers a unique perspective on the events of that era, blending humor and seriousness to reflect the complexities of rebellion and societal change. Lizars' writing contributes to the understanding of Canadian history and the cultural landscape of her time, making her a significant figure in the literary heritage of Canada.

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