{"product_id":"the-clockmaker-thomas-chandler-haliburton-9781023039444","title":"The Clockmaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eVenture into the world of 19th-century Canada with Thomas Chandler Haliburton's \"The Clockmaker,\" a collection of witty and insightful short stories. Meet Sam Slick, the quick-witted and ever-resourceful Yankee clock peddler, as he traverses the Nova Scotian countryside, dispensing his unique brand of homespun philosophy and shrewd observations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough humorous anecdotes and satirical tales, Haliburton offers a sharp social commentary on Canadian life, manners, and values. \"The Clockmaker\" is a foundational work of Canadian literature, celebrated for its clever use of dialect, its memorable characters, and its enduring exploration of cultural identity. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to rediscover the timeless appeal of Sam Slick and his adventures. A classic of humorous fiction and Canadian literary history, these stories provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, delivered with a generous dose of wit and charm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Chandler Haliburton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023039443\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023039444\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.26d","brand":"Thomas Chandler Haliburton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47474030248191,"sku":"9781023039444","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f2a9ce22-10c6-452c-8a7d-648181fe158f.jpg?v=1762314532","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-clockmaker-thomas-chandler-haliburton-9781023039444","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}