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Title: The Attaché; or, Sam Slick in England — Volume 01

Note: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Gardner Buchanan, and David Widger

Summary: "The Attaché; or, Sam Slick in England — Volume 01" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the eccentric and humorous exploits of Sam Slick, a quintessential American character who serves as an attaché to the American Legation in England. The narrative presents a critique and exploration of cultural differences, particularly between Americans and the British, as highlighted through Slick’s observations and interactions. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the main characters as they embark on a journey from New York to England. The narrative opens with a letter from the author introducing his attaché, Samuel Slick, who is described as a man of peculiar humor and unorthodox views. Accompanied by the Reverend Mr. Hopewell and a black servant named Jube Japan, the group showcases diverse perspectives on life and society. The first chapter features a humorous anecdote about a shooting game involving a bottle, which leads into Slick's characterization as boastful and proud of his accidental marksman skills. As the story progresses, Haliburton sets the tone for a tale filled with wit, original observations, and societal commentary through the lens of an American navigating the complexities of life in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796-1865

EBook No.: 7821

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 53

Language: English

Subject: Humorous stories, Canadian

Subject: Canada -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

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

Subject: Canadians -- England -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Attaché; or, Sam Slick in England — Volume 01

Note: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Gardner Buchanan, and David Widger

Summary: "The Attaché; or, Sam Slick in England — Volume 01" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the eccentric and humorous exploits of Sam Slick, a quintessential American character who serves as an attaché to the American Legation in England. The narrative presents a critique and exploration of cultural differences, particularly between Americans and the British, as highlighted through Slick’s observations and interactions. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the main characters as they embark on a journey from New York to England. The narrative opens with a letter from the author introducing his attaché, Samuel Slick, who is described as a man of peculiar humor and unorthodox views. Accompanied by the Reverend Mr. Hopewell and a black servant named Jube Japan, the group showcases diverse perspectives on life and society. The first chapter features a humorous anecdote about a shooting game involving a bottle, which leads into Slick's characterization as boastful and proud of his accidental marksman skills. As the story progresses, Haliburton sets the tone for a tale filled with wit, original observations, and societal commentary through the lens of an American navigating the complexities of life in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796-1865

EBook No.: 7821

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 53

Language: English

Subject: Humorous stories, Canadian

Subject: Canada -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

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

Subject: Canadians -- England -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.