The Clockmaker; Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville

In 'The Clockmaker; Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville,' Thomas Chandler Haliburton crafts a satirical examination of early 19th-century Canadian society through the lens of Samuel Slick, a sly and astute clockmaker. This novel is characterized by its humorous colloquialisms and rich dialect, which not only illuminate the idiosyncrasies of provincial life but also engage wit...