The Clockmaker — or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville
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"The Clockmaker — or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a collection of satirical sketches published in 1836. Through the wry wit of Sam Slick, a Yankee clockmaker from Slicksville, Haliburton delivers sharp commentary on colonial Nova Scotia and its relations with Britain and the United States. This groundbreaking work became Canada's first international bestseller, mocking both Canadians and Americans while establishing Haliburton as
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| Author | Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796-1865 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Clockmaker — or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Slick |
| Credits | This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan with help from Charles Franks and Distributed Proofers |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Slick, Sam (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5817 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 398 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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