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The Clockmaker: Or the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick
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The narrative follows Sam Slick, a clever clock-peddler whose humorous and insightful observations shape a vivid portrayal of early 19th-century Nova Scotia. Through 33 sketches, he accompanies an English gentleman, addressing contemporary issues like race, slavery, and colonialism. Sam's memorable sayings, which have become part of everyday language, reflect his sharp wit and the cultural context of his time, making the work both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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The Clockmaker: Or the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, Thomas Chandler Haliburton
- Jazyk
- Rok vydania
- 2005
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- Titul
- The Clockmaker: Or the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Thomas Chandler Haliburton
- Vydavateľ
- History Press
- Rok vydania
- 2005
- Väzba
- mäkká
- Počet strán
- 576
- ISBN13
- 9781845880507
- Kategórie
- Beletria, Humor
- Anotácia
- The narrative follows Sam Slick, a clever clock-peddler whose humorous and insightful observations shape a vivid portrayal of early 19th-century Nova Scotia. Through 33 sketches, he accompanies an English gentleman, addressing contemporary issues like race, slavery, and colonialism. Sam's memorable sayings, which have become part of everyday language, reflect his sharp wit and the cultural context of his time, making the work both entertaining and thought-provoking.