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The Clockmaker
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023039444
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venture into the world of 19th-century Canada with Thomas Chandler Haliburton's The Clockmaker, a collection of witty and insightful short stories. Meet Sam Slick, the quick-witted and ever-resourceful Yankee clock peddler, as he traverses the Nova Scotian countryside, dispensing his unique brand of homespun philosophy and shrewd observations.
Through humorous anecdotes and satirical tales, Haliburton offers a sharp social commentary on Canadian life, manners, and values. The Clockmaker is a foundational work of Canadian literature, celebrated for its clever use of dialect, its memorable characters, and its enduring exploration of cultural identity. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover the timeless appeal of Sam Slick and his adventures. A classic of humorous fiction and Canadian literary history, these stories provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, delivered with a generous dose of wit and charm.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 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.
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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