The Clockmaker Thomas C Haliburton 1966 McClelland Stewart Canadian Satire
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The Clockmaker Thomas C Haliburton 1966 McClelland Stewart Canadian Satire. Through Sam Slick’s wit, bargaining, opinions, and encounters, the book captures a lively nineteenth-century world of rural communities, colonial tensions, and cultural comparison between Nova Scotia, New England, and Britain. The Clockmaker Thomas C Haliburton 1966 McClelland Stewart Canadian Satire The Clockmaker follows the sayings and doings of Samuel Slick of Slickville, a sharp-tongued Yankee clock peddler whose travels through Nova Scotia become a vehicle for comic observation, regional portraiture, and social satire. This New Canadian Library edition presents the First Series with an introduction by Robert L. McDougall, situating Haliburton’s famous character within early Canadian literary history. Through Sam Slick’s wit, bargaining, opinions, and encounters, the book captures a lively nineteenth-century world of rural communities, colonial tensions, and cultural comparison between Nova Scotia, New England, and Britain. Its appeal is strongest for readers interested in Canadian classics, historical humor, political satire, dialect writing, and compact vintage New Canadian Library editions. Book is in good condition. Photos are the final arbiter of condition. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions. Shipping and Return Details Use Coupon Code THEBOOKSAVINGS for a Buy 2 Get 2 FREE at checkout (must have 4 books in cart to apply). FREE Shipping if your order total is over $100. We can combine shipping. We ship daily so you can expect a quick delivery! We offer free returns. No questions asked. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Thank you from John a small town bookshop.
