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Title: Nature and Human Nature

Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Don Lainson

Summary: "Nature and Human Nature" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a narrative collection written in the mid-19th century. The book centers around the misadventures and reflections of Sam Slick, the Clockmaker, as he navigates the complexities of human nature and society while on a journey that includes a mixture of humor and social commentary. The opening of the book introduces Sam Slick, who visits an old friend, referred to as "the Squire." The interaction reveals a warm camaraderie between them, filled with humorous anecdotes about town life and the quirks of human nature. Sam recounts a whimsical story about a clever scheme involving shipbuilding supplies that highlights his playful wit and insight into human follies. As the conversation unfolds, Sam's character emerges as a blend of shrewdness and humor, establishing a narrative tone that will likely explore broader themes surrounding nature and society as the book progresses. This engaging start effectively sets the scene for a reflective and entertaining examination of both human behavior and the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796-1865

EBook No.: 6112

Published: Jul 1, 2004

Downloads: 97

Language: English

Subject: Slick, Sam (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Nature and Human Nature

Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Don Lainson

Summary: "Nature and Human Nature" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a narrative collection written in the mid-19th century. The book centers around the misadventures and reflections of Sam Slick, the Clockmaker, as he navigates the complexities of human nature and society while on a journey that includes a mixture of humor and social commentary. The opening of the book introduces Sam Slick, who visits an old friend, referred to as "the Squire." The interaction reveals a warm camaraderie between them, filled with humorous anecdotes about town life and the quirks of human nature. Sam recounts a whimsical story about a clever scheme involving shipbuilding supplies that highlights his playful wit and insight into human follies. As the conversation unfolds, Sam's character emerges as a blend of shrewdness and humor, establishing a narrative tone that will likely explore broader themes surrounding nature and society as the book progresses. This engaging start effectively sets the scene for a reflective and entertaining examination of both human behavior and the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796-1865

EBook No.: 6112

Published: Jul 1, 2004

Downloads: 97

Language: English

Subject: Slick, Sam (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.