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SIGHTINGS
Walter Hildebrandt
Reviewed by Marsha Kaiserman.
Volume 20 Number 2
Poetic history (or historical poetry) and politically correct history are not new concepts. Unfortunately, writing politically correct poetry about mistreatment of native Canadians does not automatically result in a good book. This is a book that proclaims itself to be a collage of historical documents, narrative, poetry and visual material about the 1885 North-west Rebellion in Canada. Aside from one novel idea, the presentation of a treaty from the viewpoint of a native Canadian, there is very little of interest in this work. Indeed, there is very little demonstrated scholarship. Although Walter Hildebrandt has the credentials to produce a well-documented, well-thought-out book on this period, he has produced one that is shallow and uninspired. The only reason to buy this book is for the water-colours by William Lobchuk, which are fresh and appealing. A volume of Lobchuk's water-colours accompanied by straightforward prose would have been a much better idea. Not recommended. Marsha Kaiserman, Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information, Ottawa, Ont. |
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