The Illustrated War News, Nos. 1 to 18, Inclusive. Containing all the Illustrations Referring to the North-West Rebellion of 1885, From its Outbreak to the Return and Disbanding of the Troops

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Weekly reporting on the violent, five-month insurgency against the Canadian government, fought mainly by Métis and their native allies in 1885. Articles convey the latest news from the northwest, the mounted police, medals for bravery, bios, and so on. Contains numerous scenes of Western towns, battles, military life and training as well as portraits and caricatures. Much advertising, mainly Toronto. Peel 1460. Land 1245. Show more