Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 53 Haliburton, Thomas Chandler 1796 1865 Slick, Sam The Clockmaker; Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Andrew Sly "The Clockmaker; Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a humorous and satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The book features Samuel Slick, a clever Yankee clockmaker who embodies the sharpness and eccentricities associated with the American character, particularly as viewed from a Nova Scotian perspective. Through Slick’s adventures and observations, the narrative explores themes of industry, culture, and the social dynamics of both American and colonial society. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Samuel Slick as he prepares for a journey, showcasing his obsession with having the fastest trotter in the province. The opening scenes illustrate a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger while he is on the road to Fort Lawrence. The ensuing conversation reveals Slick's character as he engages in witty banter, showcasing his keen observational skills regarding his fellow travelers. The dialogue also hints at cultural differences between Nova Scotians and Yankees, setting the tone for Slick's satirical critique on both American and local customs throughout the book. As the Clockmaker navigates his interactions, the reader is invited into a world rich with anecdote and humor, establishing the groundwork for further explorations of society and character in the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Slick, Sam (Fictitious character) -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 431433 431377 2024-10-04T10:04:26.027656 2023-10-04T09:10:46.300553 text/html text/html 431426 431370 2024-10-04T10:04:26.298646 2023-10-04T09:10:46.485548 text/html text/html 275433 2024-10-04T10:04:35.250612 application/epub+zip 281406 2024-10-04T10:04:30.429633 application/epub+zip 231537 2024-10-04T10:04:29.046646 application/epub+zip 562275 2024-10-04T10:04:38.925585 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 544763 2024-10-04T10:04:34.292593 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316482 2022-09-04T13:26:30.136104 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 410301 410296 2024-10-04T10:04:25.648648 2023-10-04T09:10:46.040541 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 405125 2021-01-02T00:08:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 163183 2021-01-02T00:08:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18887 2024-10-04T10:04:39.047574 application/rdf+xml 25777 2024-10-04T10:04:29.603643 image/jpeg 4928 2024-10-04T10:04:29.322638 image/jpeg 275050 2024-10-04T10:04:26.337663 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia