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"The Story of the Upper Canadian Rebellion" by John Charles Dent offers a detailed account of the 1837 uprising in Upper Canada. Drawing from original sources and documents, Dent explores the causes, events, and consequences of this pivotal moment in Canadian history. The book focuses on key figures such as William Lyon Mackenzie and the broader political and social tensions that fueled the rebellion. Dent's work provides valuable insights into the motivations of the rebels, the government's response, and the lasting impact of the rebellion on the development of Canadian identity and governance. This historical narrative is essential for anyone seeking to understand the complex origins of modern Canada. It remains a crucial resource for historians and general readers interested in Canadian political history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.