Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Clockmaker: or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville (Cram Edition)

The Clockmaker: or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville (Cram Edition)

Haliburton, Thomas Chandler

Paperback

Humor

ISBN10: 1026157641
ISBN13: 9781026157640
Publisher: Xpresspress
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Clockmaker pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

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.

Also from

Haliburton, Thomas Chandler

View All

Also in

Humor

View All