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The Clockmaker
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The Clockmaker

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Venture into the world of 19th-century Canada with "The Clockmaker, or the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville," penned by Thomas Chandler Haliburton. This collection introduces the unforgettable character of Samuel Slick, a shrewd and humorous clock peddler whose observations and adventures provide a satirical commentary on Nova Scotian society and human nature.

Through Slicka?(TM)s colorful narratives and witty dialogues, Haliburton offers a unique perspective on the social, economic, and political landscape of pre-Confederation Canada. "The Clockmaker" is not only a delightful read filled with humor and local color but also a valuable historical document that captures the spirit of a bygone era. Discover why Samuel Slick remains one of Canadaa?(TM)s most enduring literary creations.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
388
ISBN
9781023736046

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Venture into the world of 19th-century Canada with "The Clockmaker, or the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville," penned by Thomas Chandler Haliburton. This collection introduces the unforgettable character of Samuel Slick, a shrewd and humorous clock peddler whose observations and adventures provide a satirical commentary on Nova Scotian society and human nature.

Through Slicka?(TM)s colorful narratives and witty dialogues, Haliburton offers a unique perspective on the social, economic, and political landscape of pre-Confederation Canada. "The Clockmaker" is not only a delightful read filled with humor and local color but also a valuable historical document that captures the spirit of a bygone era. Discover why Samuel Slick remains one of Canadaa?(TM)s most enduring literary creations.

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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
388
ISBN
9781023736046