Louis Riel published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with The Riel Rebellion, 1885 (1885).
Updated September 2026
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The Riel Rebellion, 1885
Louis Riel's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Riel Rebellion, 1885 (1885)
Other books in order
Reform, Race, and Revenge (1886)
The Queen Vs. Louis Riel, Accused and Convicted of the Crime of High Treason (1886)
Message from the President of the United States Transmitting in Response to Senate Resolution of February 11, 1889, a Report Upon the Case of Louis Riel (1889)
About Louis Riel
Louis Riel was a Canadian politician, a founder of the province of Manitoba, and a political leader of the Métis people. He led two resistance movements against the Government of Canada and its first prime minister John A. Macdonald. Riel fought to defend Métis rights and identity as the Northwest Territories came progressively under the Canadian sphere of influence.
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Louis Riel FAQ
- How many books has Louis Riel written?
- Louis Riel published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Louis Riel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Riel Rebellion, 1885.
- What is Louis Riel's last book?
- The Riel Rebellion, 1885 (1885).
- What is Louis Riel's most famous book?
- The Riel Rebellion, 1885 (1885) is Louis Riel's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.